Pastel Painting - All Levels Welcome!

During this class you will develop confidence with the pastel medium. Topics will include building a strong composition, understanding values, creating light and shadow, and developing cohesive color harmony, to develop a strong painting from start to finish. Various underpainting techniques will be introduced. Reference photos you have taken yourself may be used for subject matter, or you may bring still life materials. All levels of experience are welcome.

Instructor Jane Penfield is a signature member of the Connecticut Pastel Society, and a juried member of the Pastel Society of America, the Salmagundi Club, and Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod. Her work is part of the collection in the Connecticut Governor’s Residence, and she has completed commissions for Prudential’s Hartford Office. She has won numerous awards, including Best in Show at Arts Center East’s juried multimedia show. She is enthusiastic about sharing techniques of working in the versatile pastel medium with all who would like to participate. Jane’s work can be seen on her website.

Dates: Tuesdays, March 6 – April 10 (Six classes)
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm Fee: $175 (10% discount for Members) Pay online or make check payable to Arts Center East.
Register early! There is a class minimum of five students and a maximum of twelve.
For more information call 860-871-8222.