Mindful Oil Pastel Workshop

Looking for a fun, zero-pressure way to tap into your creativity? Join us for an intimate, guided oil pastel session at Couplet Coffee. Unwind, grab a coffee, and create a custom piece you'll actually want to frame.

• All Professional Supplies Provided: High-pigment oil pastels, heavyweight 8x10 watercolor paper, and blending tools.
• Guided 2-Hour Instruction: Step-by-step facilitation by artist Hayley Rawnsley—no experience or artistic talent required!
• Take-Home Mat Board / Protective Sleeve: Keep your art safe and frame-ready on the drive home.
• Oil Pastel Starter Pack: You'll receive a small art supplies kit to continue your oil pastel journey.
• Cafe Perks: Full access to Couplet’s menu of coffee, matcha, pastries, and drinks available for purchase throughout the aftetrnoon. Please help us support our amazing venue partner with a purchase!

• 2:00 PM – 2:15 PM: Grab drinks, grab your seat, and get cozy.
• 2:15 PM – 2:45 PM: Quick color theory & oil pastel smudging techniques demo.
• 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM: Hands-on painting time with personalized 1-on-1 guidance.
• 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM: Photo ops & quick wrap-up!

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Couplet Coffee, 525 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica, United States

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