Pastel Beginnings and Beyond
Whether you’re new to the amazing medium of soft pastel (not oil pastel), or you’d like to experiment with more creative techniques in pastel, this is the workshop for you!
For artists new to the medium, you’ll learn about the best materials and methods to get you up to speed to creating successful paintings.
Instructor: Malia Bryngelson
Date: March 7, 2026
Time: 1:00 – 4:00
Class Cost: Members $50 /Non-members $55
Materials Cost: There is no additional materials cost and paper will be provided. There will be a supply list emailed to you when you register.
Location: Five Oaks Art Studio, 1247 Rural Drive NW, Concord, NC 28027
To Register: To register email the instructor at maliabryngel56@gmail.com
Instructor’s Phone: 704-773-0817
Payment Method: An address to send a check will be provided at the time of registration.
Class Size: minimum class size 4 people, students must be 18 unless accompanied by an adult
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Description
Whether you’re new to the amazing medium of soft pastel (not oil pastel), or you’d like to experiment with more creative techniques in pastel, this is the workshop for you! Discover the wonderful possibilities of painting with this versatile and forgiving medium!
For artists new to the medium you’ll learn about the best materials and methods to get you up to speed creating successful paintings.
For those artists who have experience in pastel, you’ll get try other art media that compliment pastel, and new exciting ways to use them to express your artistic ideas.
In this relaxed class atmosphere you will learn about the best materials to use, techniques for applying the pastel to achieve different textures, and tools and products that give the artist a successful outcome for their painting.
Malia is a pastel artist from Locust, North Carolina. She has studied pastel painting with many nationally known pastel artists. Malia’s award winning work has been included in state and national exhibitions. Her paintings received a first place and Honorable Mention award in the animal category of Pastel Magazine Pastel 100 Competition.
