Relax and learn the basics of pastel painting in a supportive class for beginners or brand new students. All materials are provided so you can focus on trying your hand at this very forgiving medium. Discover the tips and tricks of composition, color blending, and how to recover from “mistakes” quickly. In this mini class session, you’ll improve your observation skills, learn valuable art skills, and find out if pastels are the right medium for you!

Instructor: Meredith Fitzgerald
Materials: Tuition includes all materials.

Age: Adult
Class Dates: 6 Thursdays, January 30 to March 13, 2025 
No Class: February 20
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

HCA Policies: Please review our website's HCA Student Policies and Procedures here.

• Injury Waiver: You must agree to the HCA injury waiver to register for classes. 
  
  
• Photo Release Agreement: You can agree to the HCA's Photo Release Agreement during registration.
  
  
• Waiting List: If this class is sold out, it will say so below and will not allow you to register. If so, please add your name to our waitlist here. 
  
  

Scholarships: The HCA believes the arts are for everyone. Thanks to the generosity of the Dora Kishabay Garabedian Scholarship Fund and individual donations to our scholarship fund, we can assist children, teens, and adults who might not otherwise be able to afford classes. Assistance is awarded based on demonstrated need, motivation, and potential benefit to the student. Apply for a scholarship here.

MEMBERS SAVE ON CLASSES: Your membership helps the HCA change the lives of artists and art lovers through its nurturing faculty, state-of-the-art facility, and need-based scholarship program. We are pleased to offer 5% off class costs to HCA Members from the Insider–Plus LEVEL and up.

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