Oil Pastel Workshop with kate Stephens (1)
Sun, 29 Sept
|House of Denna
A fun workshop using oil pastels to create landscape.
Time & Location
29 Sept 2024, 13:30 – 15:30
House of Denna, 54 No 1 St, Royal Arsenal, London SE18 6ST, UK
About the event
Ever looked at an oil painting and thought “I want to do that!”? Want to combine
learning with fun and prosecco?
Using landscapes by a selection of well-known artists for inspiration, you will be
introduced to mark-making and various oil pastel techniques, such as blending,
cross-hatching and sgraffito. By looking at the shapes, pattern, colours and emotions
in these works, you’ll get an understanding of how to build your own version within a
relaxed, supportive atmosphere.
Oil pastel is very user-friendly and unlike oil paint, doesn’t require the use of
brushes, turpentine or building up in a particular sequence. And your beautiful
artworks can be taken away without the need for drying or fixing, ready to be framed
and hung on the wall.
This class is suitable for anyone who wants to use this versatile medium in a relaxed
environment. No prior experience is necessary.
Enjoy a complementary prosecco, with further refreshments available to purchase
from the bar.
All materials will be available including table-top easels.
Places are limited to 12 people.
Minimum age 16.
Ticket price £35 inclusive of booking fees.
Kate’s lively and enjoyable workshop gave not only an introduction to oil pastel
techniques, but by using images of famous landscape works, encouraged us to think
more deeply about how these techniques can be used to convey emotion in our
work. Altogether an absorbing couple of hours – would recommend.” Helen
“Kate was encouraging with her feedback and her advice was very helpful. I would
definitely attend another of her classes.” Lynette
Kate Stephens trained in Fine Art at Staffordshire University and the Slade School of
Art, London. She has a studio just along the river at Thames-Side Studios.