ART- SOFT PASTELS &/or OIL PASTELS with Randie LeVan - Alpharetta, GA 2026

Description Internet Registration has not begun yet. Check Registration Dates in details. Both soft & oil pastels are unique, colorful and portable media embraced for centuries. Learn the history, proper applications, and use by the masters. Soft pastels differ greatly from oil pastels; however, this class offers both! You choose to paint in either (or both) media. Pastel techniques, styles have been studied by museums and scholars worldwide. Beginners will learn the products, uses, and methods, experienced students will be challenged by new methods of expanding their skills; use of color, composition and drawing with advanced and innovative techniques. Learn to bring your paintings to a sophisticated and cutting-edge level. The instructor provides demonstrations of both media, critiques, and hands-on assistance. Student will bring their own suppliesSupply ListOil Pastel &/or Soft Pastels for Beginner to Advanced Painters ALL STUDENTS:Board or foamcore to attach substrate: canvas, paper or matboard.Tape/clips to hold substrateSketchbookVine CharcoalValue Scale· (white to black)Any tools you prefer to work with your chose mediums:Rags, stumps, tortillons, palette knives, brushes, sponges, straigHt razor for oil pastelists.Paper towelsTracing paper or Glassine at least-the size of substrate (to cover/protect)OPTIONAL: MASK, APRON, FINGER COTS OR GLOVES, BABY WIPESOIL PASTELISTS:Good variety of oil pastels: Prefer Holbein andf or Sennelier of various colors and values. Water soluble Oil Pastels are permissible (though the instructor does n9t use these).Medium to move the oil pastels: Resin gel, Gamsol, turpenoid, baby oil, Gamblin solvent free gel medium, Gamblin Galkyd, Schmaltz Impasto, Linquin Gel. Any medium that will move the oil pastel eg: walnut oil.Substates at least 11x14": pastel paper, watercolor paper (thick), pastel board, archival and acid free matboard, Sennelier Oil Pastel card, primed canvas.SOFT PASTELISTS:Healthy variety of hard and soft pastels of various colors and values: NuPastels, Giralult, Sennelier, Rembrandt, Mount Vision, Unison, Pan Patels, Townsend, Schminke, Holbein, Terry Ludwig.Suggested Substrates in MIDTONES:Unision Sanded 400 or 500 grit, Pastel Board, Lux Archival sanded papers, Pastel Mat, Canson Mi­Tienes (most affordable), Ampersand Pastelboard, Art Spectrum, Pastel Premier Sanded_ Paper sheets.90% Rubbing Alcohol for underwashes (advanced painters)Various tools & ,brushes mentioned aboveSee also: "All Students" above. ------------------------- Student will bring their own suppliesSupply ListOil Pastel &/or Soft Pastels for Beginner to Advanced Painters ALL STUDENTS:Board or foamcore to attach substrate: canvas, paper or matboard.Tape/clips to hold substrateSketchbookVine CharcoalValue Scale· (white to black)Any tools you prefer to work with your chose mediums:Rags, stumps, tortillons, palette knives, brushes, sponges, straigHt razor for oil pastelists.Paper towelsTracing paper or Glassine at least-the size of substrate (to cover/protect)OPTIONAL: MASK, APRON, FINGER COTS OR GLOVES, BABY WIPESOIL PASTELISTS:Good variety of oil pastels: Prefer Holbein andf or Sennelier of various colors and values. Water soluble Oil Pastels are permissible (though the instructor does n9t use these).Medium to move the oil pastels: Resin gel, Gamsol, turpenoid, baby oil, Gamblin solvent free gel medium, Gamblin Galkyd, Schmaltz Impasto, Linquin Gel. Any medium that will move the oil pastel eg: walnut oil.Substates at least 11x14": pastel paper, watercolor paper (thick), pastel board, archival and acid free matboard, Sennelier Oil Pastel card, primed canvas.SOFT PASTELISTS:Healthy variety of hard and soft pastels of various colors and values: NuPastels, Giralult, Sennelier, Rembrandt, Mount Vision, Unison, Pan Patels, Townsend, Schminke, Holbein, Terry Ludwig.Suggested Substrates in MIDTONES:Unision Sanded 400 or 500 grit, Pastel Board, Lux Archival sanded papers, Pastel Mat, Canson Mi­Tienes (most affordable), Ampersand Pastelboard, Art Spectrum, Pastel Premier Sanded_ Paper sheets.90% Rubbing Alcohol for underwashes (advanced painters)Various tools & ,brushes mentioned aboveSee also: "All Students" above. Age Group Adult Location Alpharetta Arts Center, 238 Canton St, Alpharetta, GA 30009 Instructor Randie LeVan May 26 - June 23, 2026 Tuesday Add to calendar Ages 16-255 · Co-Ed Alpharetta Art Center 238 Canton Street ALPHARETTA, GA 30009 View Map Visit website arts-and-crafts [/arts-and-crafts] painting [/arts-and-crafts/painting]