Beginner Pastel Workshop with Betsy Payne Cook February 15 & 16

Materials

Materials List:
Sketch pad/papers, soft pencils( B 4-8 are good). You could also bring grey toned sketch pad/papers and black and white china markers- this is what I typically use.

Black marker- preferably chisel

Photo references – Betsy will have some available to use in class
Rigid board such as foamcore board or Masonite board for mounting pastel papers.
Masking tape

Scissors
Ruler
1 inch flat inexpensive brush and container the size of a yogurt pot

One small rounded hard bristle brush, or a stencil brush
Apron or old shirt

Pastels:

Betsy will have some pastels for you to use during the workshop.

If you are interested in purchasing pastels prior to the workshop some suggestions are:

1. Soft pastels- Unison, Great American, Richeson, Sennelier -to name a few as the selection is vast- on line at Dick Blick or Dakota Pastels. Half stick sets are a good option for beginners.
2. Hard Pastels – NuPastel or Rembrandt pastels –can be found locally and on-line

Do not bring oil pastels, it is a totally different medium

Papers:

1. Canson MiTienes pastel paper is good for our exercises and studies. – suggest mid-tone neutral color. My favorite is Moonstone, a warm grey. Can be purchase at Woodruffs or on-line. I will have some for purchase.
2. Betsy will have individual sheets of sanded pastel papers for sale in the workshop. UArt sanded paper – comes in different grades of tooth/texture similar to sandpaper. 200 is rough, 800 is fine. Sampler packs are available with a variety or you can buy a pad of 400 or 500 for a medium tooth surface. Feel free to bring any other pastel sanded surfaces: Pastelmat, Pastel Premier, Colourfix are some of the brands.

Any questions contact betsy@betsypaynecook.com