Pastel Society Workshops 2010

Every year the Pastel Society has workshops at its annual exhibition. This post tells you what's available this year and how to book a place.

I think workshops held at the same time as an exhibition are a terrific idea and I'm only surprised that more art societies don't do the same thing.

Last year I attended Felicity House's Pastel Society Workshop and had a very enjoyable time - Felicity is a great tutor. See A pastels workshop with Felicity House for more about this workshop.

This year these are the options

Date	Subject	Tutor
Friday 9th April	Portrait - Body Language	Ken Paine
Saturday 10th April	Sketchbook Adventure	Felicity House
Sunday 11th April	Portraits	Roger Dellar
Monday 12th April	Colour Profusion Inspired by Images	Eiko Yashimoto
Tuesday 13th April	Life Drawing - Basics	Bob Last
Wednesday 14th April	Urban Landscapes	John Tookey
Friday 16th June	From representation to abstraction	John Ivor Stewart

Workshops normally run from 10.30am to 4.30pm. Participants are asked to bring a packed lunch and their normal range of materials. The workshop fees are £45 per day or £40 per day if booking four (with reduced fees for Friends of the Pastel Society)

You can book using the booking form, indicating a first and second choice. To obtain a booking form, contact


In addition, on Thursday 8th April 2010 there is a Pastel Society Artist's Demonstration starting at 10.30am. Ann Wilkinson, a popular workshop tutor and prize winning Pastel Society Member, will demonstrate her pastel painting techniques. Free with admission to the Galleries.