Barbara Solberg - On-Site Pastel Workshops


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On-Site Pastel Workshops by Barbara Solberg

Having taught for over 25 years, I offer customized one or two-day workshops for groups, organizations, schools, and other institutions. Classes are geared for adults or secondary school level students. Each workshop includes:

Pastel Introduction & Demonstration

Demonstration of basic soft pastel techniques, papers, and supports used
Brief discussion of the history of pastels, their use, and renowned artists who have worked in pastel
Still life set up is provided for the students
Individual help and attention

Student Materials List (subject to change):

Set of soft pastels per student or may be shared (good quality if possible)
1 sheet of medium gray Canson Mi-Tientes pastel paper (full sheet measures 19 x 25")
Drawing board with clamps to hold paper
Newsprint and several sheets ë to pad drawing board if board is rough
Easel for students to work on, if available
1 stick soft vine charcoal
1 kneaded eraser

Instructor Materials List:

Standing easel
Table for still life set up
Work table for pastels, books, etc.

On-Site Pastel Workshop

Pastel Workshop demonstration

Contact Barbara for more information and scheduling. Make time for art and sign up today!

Click here for a printable list of materials that you'll need for class.

Teaching Experience

OSHER Lifelong Learning Institute, Kansas City and Lawrence Campuses: Drawing Classes, 2008-2009

Marysville, Kansas and area schools: Two-Day Pastel Residency, November 2008

The Creative Hand Studio: Drawing and Pastel Classes, 2000-2009

Lawrence Art Center: Pastel Classes, 1994-2004

Salina Art Center: Drawing and Pastel Classes, 1987-1994

The Upstairs Gallery: Drawing, Painting, Printing, and Pastel Classes, 1985-1994

Click here for my full Biography and CV.

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