Workshop: Introduction to Pastels -- The Versatile Medium
Wed, Sep 16
|Fine Arts League of Cary
Join FALC Master Artist Diana Coidan for an informative one-day workshop that introduces the vibrant world of pastel painting, covering essential materials, techniques, and approaches for creating beautiful works with this versatile dry medium. FALC members receive a $40 discount at checkout.


Time & Location
Sep 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Fine Arts League of Cary, 110 E Park St, Cary, NC 27511, USA
About the event
Do you want to open another window of your art journey? Many artists have asked how to begin pastels, what pastels to use, and how to apply them. Not sure how and where to start? Here is an opportunity to learn everything you need to know about this dry, no solvent medium, discovering the simplicity and versatility of these colorful, vibrant sticks of color.
Diana Coidan is a National and International award-winning pastelist that will introduce you to the basics, and as with any discipline, the importance of understanding these basics and application. Diana will cover the materials, styles, and fundamental elements and the difference between pastel brands and papers, showing you how to blend, crosshatch, and even erase. Learning the basic concepts, you will be able to paint confidently using any pastel style. Whether you are new to pastels or want to return to them, you will enjoy individualized instruction and create a rewarding work of art and have fun achieving it.
Participants should bring a table top or floor easel in addition to the supplies listed above.
FALC members receive a $40 discount at checkout. Not a member yet? Join today and save!
Learn more about Diana at dianacoidan.com
Tickets
Workshop Fee
$205.00
+$5.13 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00
