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Instructor: Mary Beth Sasso
Dates: Saturday and Sunday, February 7 & 8, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Ages: 16+
Members: $121.50
Non-Members: $135
(Registration deadline: February 3)
Description:
Join us in the exciting world of pastel painting! This workshop is perfect for beginners and those with some experience. You will learn the basics, including how to create the soft blends and bright colors that pastels are famous for. We will cover essential skills like layering, mixing colors, and making marks. You’ll also learn about different types of pastels and papers to help you build your own collection. Come ready to explore, and you’ll leave with your own completed artwork.
Materials:
Provided by participants:
Rembrandt pastels, soft pastels https://www.amazon.com/Talens-Royal-Rembrandt-Pastels-
Faber-Castell Kneaded Eraser
Jack Richeson 710210 Artist Chamois 5x7
12“ ruler
3M Scotch-Blue® Painter’s Tape (1/2” wide)
Provided by the instructor for $20 material fee:
Instructor Bio:
Mary Beth Sasso holds a B.A. in Graphic Design. After a 30-year career as a graphic designer and art director for clients including Fortune 500 companies, she returned to fine art, in 2008. While she specialize in pastels, she also work in watercolor, oils, graphite, and charcoal. Her dedication extends to teaching as an associate faculty member at Santa Rosa Junior College and a Certified Teaching Artist through the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Instructor's Website: https://marybethsasso.com/dataviewer.asp
All workshops are held at the Five Points Arts Center, 855 University Drive
Workshops may be cancelled due to low enrollment if a minimum number of participants are not met. Registrants will be notified in advance and a refund or credit will be arranged (see workshop polices below for details).
Workshop Policies: Please review the terms of our workshop policies here
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