Basic Impressions in Soft Pastel

Have you ever wished you could loosen up your compositions? Tried being impressionistic but need a buddy to help you gain confidence? It always helps to have someone to give you a guide. Let T help you along with some basic color theory, color-blocking techniques, and a gentle nudge towards a looser style of art. 

About T Kurtz

T has been a teacher of Basic Impressionism in Pastel at the Spokane Art School from 2018 to the present. She also served as an Artist in Residence at The Spokane Art School 2018.  She has over 10 years of practical experience being a professional artist and she received a BA of Fine Art from Washington State University in 1992.

More information about T at tkurtz.com

 Schedule

February 7, 14, 21 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Supply List

Drawing Board: 13”x17” Clip Board or Larger

Set of Soft Pastels

One package of Baby Wipes (Huggies recommended)

One of the following sets are required:

• Unison 16 half landscape

• Schminke 15 landscape

• Sennilier half set 30 landscape

• Richeson HR 20 landscape

In addition to the supplies listed above, a $15.00 supply fee will be due to the instructor on the first night of class.  (Please bring cash.)  This fee will cover the additional supplies that the teacher will provide for each student.  (a drawing surface, photo, and access to instructor’s pastels to supplement students’ pallets.)

Any of the listed pastel sets may be ordered online through Dakota Pastels.  You may obtain a 10% discount by entering promo code TKURTZ22 when you order.
Richardson pastels may be purchased directly at Spokane Art Supply.

NOTE: If you have any material-related questions, you may call the instructor, T. Kurtz, at (208) 255-8813.
Please order/purchase your materials in plenty of time for the first class.  Dakota Pastel does a good job of sending supplies within a week.  Spokane Art Supply carries Jack Richeson pastels in sets and open stock.  You can also order from Dick Blick and Cheap Joe’s Art Supply.