Drawing & Painting
Soft Pastels: Nature Studies
Learn soft pastel techniques with nature as your subject.
Member$90.00 (any noted materials fee included) |
Guest$110.00 (any noted materials fee included) |
Tuition Assistance and Other Policies
Meeting Times
- Sat, 2/21/2026 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sat, 2/21/2026
About
Choose from a selection of photographs of deer, birds, and flowers. Practice sketching outlines, layering colors, and creating depth with darks and lights. During the final part of the class, you'll practice adding creative detail and learn techniques to bring your artwork to life.
Details
Skill level: While no prerequisites are needed to register, this class is best suited for those with some pastel experience.
Materials
A $10 materials fee, included in the cost of the class, covers everything you'll need.
Class Policies
Ages 14 and up are welcome.
BARN Policies
- View BARN's Cancellation and Refund Policy.
- Tuition Assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.
- BARN is committed to accessibility. We try to make accommodations when requested; the earlier you contact us, the more likely we can help. Fill out the Accommodation Request Form before any class for which you require an accommodation. Email accessibility@bainbridgebarn.org if you have any questions.
- Sensory Statement: Makerspaces like BARN can be noisy and cluttered, smell strongly, and have bright or flickering lights. BARN is not an allergen-free facility. If you have concerns, please email info@bainbridgebarn.org.
Instructors or Guides
Sher Swaim
Sher Swaim received her BFA in painting from the University of Illinois and did post-baccalaureate work at the University of Florida. Before locating to Port Ludlow, Sher owned and operated Sher’s Art Gallery and for 33 years taught classes in drawing, pastels, painting and ceramics for all ages. Known for her abstraction and Southwest Realism, her work is part of numerous private and corporate collections across the country. Visit her website WWW.SherSwaim.com
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