4-Week Soft Pastel Course – Learn to Paint Light, Colour & Atmosphere

Sat Jan 10 2026 at 03:00 pm to 04:30 pm UTC+00:00

The Garden Studio at Newstead Road. | London

Martina Diez-Routh
Publisher/HostMartina Diez-Routh
4-Week Soft Pastel Course \u2013 Learn to Paint Light, Colour & Atmosphere
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Four 1.5-hour sessions in a small, personalised group (1–3 participants)
About this Event

Small group: 1–3 participants • 4× 1.5h sessions

Discover the magic of soft pastels in this friendly, hands-on 4-week course designed for beginners and improving artists. With a maximum of three students, you’ll receive individual guidance, tailored feedback, and plenty of space to grow your confidence as an artist.

You’ll learn:

🎨 How to choose, layer, and blend soft pastels
🌈 Understanding colour temperature & harmony
✨ Creating light and atmosphere
🌄 Simplifying landscapes & building compositions
✍️ Mark-making techniques
🖼 How to finish, fix & protect your artwork

👩‍🎨 About the Course

Across four 1.5-hour sessions, we’ll focus on landscapes, light, colour, and atmosphere. This is a relaxed, friendly environment where you’ll discover the joy of pastels at your own pace.

This course is perfect for:
• complete beginners
• returning artists
• anyone wanting a small, personalised class

🎒 Materials – Choose Your Option

You can either bring your own supplies or choose the Materials Add-On when booking.

OPTION 1 — Bring Your Own Materials (no extra cost)

If you prefer to use your own pastels and papers, feel free to bring them.
After registration you will receive a curated materials list with recommended brands, affordable alternatives, and direct links.

OPTION 2 — Course + Materials Kit — £80 Add-On

A complete high-quality kit waiting for you at the first session:

✔ Sennelier Landscape Collection – 30 Half-Pastels
✔ Clairefontaine Pastelmat Pad (24×30 cm, 12 sheets)
✔ Vine charcoal
✔ Glassine paper sheets

Ideal for beginners or anyone wanting to use professional-quality materials without searching for supplies.

💷 Pricing (Based on Group Size)

This is an intimate small-group course, so pricing adjusts depending on how many join together:

🔹 SOLO TICKET – £160

For one participant booking individually.

🔹 DUO TICKET (2 Participants) – £270 (£135 per person)

Best option if you book with a friend.

🔹 TRIO TICKET (3 Participants) – £360 (£120 per person)

Most economical: book as a small group of three.

(Materials Add-On is available separately for each participant.)

📍 Location

Private studio in Lee Green, London SE12. Exact address provided after booking.

🗓 Dates & Times

Saturday 10th January . 3 PM - 4.30 PM.

Saturday 17th January. 3 PM - 4.30 PM

Saturday 24th January. 3 PM - 4.30 PM

Saturday 31st January. 3 PM - 4.30 PM

📩 Questions?

If you have any questions or want to chat about the course, feel free to message me via Eventbrite or via https://the-ski-guru-home.myshopify.com/pages/contact-me


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Garden Studio at Newstead Road., SE120SY, London, United Kingdom

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GBP 87.38 to GBP 390.73

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