Dry Pastel Course
Gain professional command of dry pastels, mastering colour, light, and atmospheric effects. Explore materials, advanced layering, and edge control to produce stunning skies, portraits, interiors, and abstracts. Ensure your works stay clean, vibrant, and exhibition-quality through proper conservation and framing techniques.

4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This course builds practical skills for confidently handling light, colour, and atmosphere using dry pastels. You'll cover essential materials, value block-ins, and composition, progressing to blending, layering, and precise colour techniques. Render realistic skies, interiors, portraits, fog, glass, and abstract atmospheres, while learning conservation, framing, and documentation to ensure your pastel artworks are professional, durable, and ready for exhibitions.
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Develop skills
- Master pastel colours to craft glowing palettes for light, mood, and atmosphere.
- Develop pro layering skills: blend, glaze, and control edges for sharp, vivid results.
- Create atmospheric depth in skies, fog, glass, and skin tones.
- Implement archival methods: select materials, fixatives, and framing to preserve pastels.
- Establish a studio workflow: plan, document, and refine pieces for exhibitions.
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