Beginning Pastels:

This class will help students learn how to draw basic shapes and give them visible form and weight.  Students will learn basic color values and how to use them to create depth in their drawings.  We will work with several different types of pastels including hard pastels (Nu-pastels), medium pastels (Rembrant, Artspectrum) and soft pastels. 

About T Kurtz

T received a BA of Fine Art from Washington State University in 1992 and she served as an Artist in Residence at The Spokane Art School in 2018. . She has had over 10 years of practical experience as a professional artist and she has taught Basic Impressionism in Pastel for over 6 years at the Joyce Dillon Studio and the Spokane Art School.

More information about T can be found at tkurtz.com

 Schedule

Mondays, November 11, 18, 25, December 2 | 9:00 -11:00 AM

Supply List

• Any basic hard, medium, or soft pastel set.  These can be purchased at Michael’s or any art supply store.  Faber-Castell is a good basic brand or even Art Loft.  In addition, students may bring any pastels they have on hand.

• Baby Wipes

• A drawing board to secure paper

• 2 #2 pencils and an eraser

• An 8 x 10 spiral bound sketch book

Supply fee

There will be a $25.00 supply fee due to the instructor at the first class session.  (Please bring cash.) The supply fee will cover the cost of a piece of sanded pastel paper and access to the instuctor’s extensive supply of pastels.

NOTE: Any student who arrives without a required sketch book will be charged an additional $5 per sheet for sanded pastel paper. 

If you have any material-related questions, you may call the instructor, T. Kurtz, at (208) 255-8813.