Discover oil pastels in this relaxed four-week course. Explore colour, blending and texture as you create beautiful landscapes and seascapes

Four-Week Course

Discover the wonderful possibilities of oil pastels as you learn to create colourful, expressive landscape paintings.

Using easy-to-follow, step-by-step guidance, you'll explore a range of techniques including blending, layering, mark-making and colour mixing. Learn how to capture the changing colours, textures and atmosphere of the landscape, from rolling hills and distant horizons to trees, fields and dramatic skies.

Throughout the course, you'll develop your understanding of colour, composition and perspective, building confidence as you experiment with different approaches and create your own landscape artwork.

Whether you're completely new to oil pastels or have some experience, this relaxed and friendly course offers the opportunity to develop your skills, explore your creativity and enjoy the process of making art.

With small group sizes, everyone receives plenty of individual guidance and support.

Course Details

Dates: 7/14/21/28 January 2027

Time: 10.30am–12.30pm (Thursday mornings)

Duration: Four weeks

Location: Shrewsbury Library

Level: Beginners welcome

Materials: All materials provided

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