Beginning Pastel: Working from the Still Life with Carolyn DiFiori Hopkins, MFA
Fri, Oct 17
|Arlene's Artist Materials
In this immersive three-week course, you’ll discover the radiant magic of soft pastels—where powdered pigment meets expressive artistry. Working from classic still life setups, you’ll learn to see with fresh eyes and translate light, shadow, and form into bold, layered color.
Time & Location
Oct 17, 2025, 11:00 AM
Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
About the event
In this immersive three-week course, you’ll discover the radiant magic of soft pastels—where powdered pigment meets expressive artistry. Working from classic still life setups, you’ll learn to see with fresh eyes and translate light, shadow, and form into bold, layered color.
Each week builds your confidence and technique:
✨ Week 1: Foundations — Get hands-on with materials, sketch your setup, and master essential pastel strokes and blending.
🌟 Week 2: Form & Color — Dive into layering, depth, and surface character to make your compositions come alive.