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EXPLORING PASTELS | NEIL CONDRON

February 10, 2017

Don’t be put off by my pensive ‘just opened the bank statement‘ expression I assure you this will be a ‘stress-free’ weekend looking at this very versatile medium. We will look at a variety of pastel techniques and then tackle a personal project to explore the opportunities that using soft pastels presents. All levels of experience will be catered for.

A list of required materials (very affordable) will be issued in advance to students who have registered for the workshop.

Materials list:

  • Bring a really good quality reference of what you'd like to paint (3D or photographic); scenic, portrait, still life etc. Pastels are chunky so keep the reference large and simple. You'll be working around 30x40cm. Time is limited so don't be too ambitious!
  • A stick or two of charcoal, soft and hard pastels and pastel pencils (not regular colour pencils). Don't spend a fortune on quality pastels if you are just starting. I will have plenty of pastels at hand.
  • I recommend Sennelier pastel board or a 'sanded' paper/board A3 size or bigger. I will be providing some pastel material so don't panic if you don't have any.
  • Bull-clip/masking tape.
  • A stiff old brush (to brush off unwanted pastel strokes)
  • Tracing paper - frowned upon by 'purists' but can come in handy.
  • Pastel fixative (optional) some artists use hairspray. I avoid both, however it can make life easier sometimes. Fixative applied outdoors only!
  • A dust mask if you are sensitive to chalk dust.
  • Wet wipes (pastels are dusty and dirty)
  • Paper towels.
  • An old chunky hand towel.
  • Fingers and thumbs to blend and smudge with - the fun part! (I'll bring along some DIY 'smudgers' too)
  • A friendly disposition and an adventurous spirit - mandatory!

We will supply easels and boards.

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Tutors

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David Lawless
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Eimear Grehan
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Eimear Grehan
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abstract, acrylic, drawing, illustration, kids, sculpture, teens, Tutors, young artists, painting
David Wilcoxson
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David Wilcoxson
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Paddy Maddock
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Paddy Maddock
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David Eager Maher
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Noël O´Callaghan
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Noël O´Callaghan
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Angela Emsen West
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Angela Emsen West
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Tom Voyce
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Tom Voyce
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landscape, Tutors
Cuong Nguyen
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Vincent Keeling
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Jean Condron
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Alan McGowan
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Rob Zeller
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William A. Nathans
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David McEwan
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beginners, acrylic, drawing, figurative, landscape, oils, painting, still life, Tutors
David West
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David West
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John Dinan
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John Dinan
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Gareth Reid
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Gareth Reid
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Aine Devine
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Aine Devine
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portrait, watercolour
Neil Condron
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Neil Condron
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Nicholas Robinson
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Yanny Petters
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Brenda Malley
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Sahoko Blake
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Fergus A Ryan
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Conleth Gent
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Michael Gemmell
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Paul Flynn
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Paul Flynn
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Damien Flood
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Workshops 2016

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February | Two Day | Spring Flowers in Watercolour | Yanny Petters
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February | Two Day | Spring Flowers in Watercolour | Yanny Petters
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February | Four day | How Colour Works For Artists | John Dinan
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February | Four day | How Colour Works For Artists | John Dinan
350.00
March | Two Day | The Art of Abstract Painting | Michael Gemmell
March | Two Day | The Art of Abstract Painting | Michael Gemmell
180.00
March | Two day | Watercolour & Acrylic  - Same Subject | David McEwen
March | Two day | Watercolour & Acrylic - Same Subject | David McEwen
180.00
March | Two Day | Introduction to Slip Casting | Kate O'Kelly
March | Two Day | Introduction to Slip Casting | Kate O'Kelly
210.00
 March | Two Day |  Lifedrawing | Sahoko Blake
March | Two Day | Lifedrawing | Sahoko Blake
190.00

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