Classes
Soft Pastel Classes:
My classes are held at the Maniatoto Community Arts Centre, Reade St, Ranfurly, Central Otago. (Easy to find - painted turquoise with orange trim, easy parking out front or behind the building)
Join my classes to learn more about handling these gorgeous sticks of immediate glowing colour - or subtle. Pastel has been used for centuries, it is one of the most original art materials in the world and has survived the test of time. Quality pastels can be layered, scumbled or hatched, they don't fade. You can bring your inspirations alive with soft (I call them pure pigment pastels) pastel - adding water or isopropyl alcohol if desired, so many effects can be created with layering.
I prefer my pupils to paint from their own images in class, no Ai or photographs by another person.
You invest your time and money coming to my art classes, I invest my art experience in you.
PLEASE APPLY to join my classes by emailing 6 images of your recent drawings and/or paintings, along with a short statement of your creative goals and what you hope to learn from me, to [email protected]
On acceptance, please print and sign the attached Three Promises.
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Accommodation in Ranfurly:
The Ranfurly Holiday Park is over the road from the Art Centre; or try Trout & Trail B& B, Ranfurly; The Waipiata Hotel; Waipiata Lodge; The Cottage @ Patearoa (Holidayhomes.co.nz); Hawkdun Lodge Motel, Ranfurly; Kokanga Lodge, Kokonga; Ranfurly Motel; various Air BnB's and holiday homes in the Naseby and Ranfurly area. Accommodation, travel and meals not included in the class fee.
Saturday evening meal:
we enjoy gathering for dinner at the Waipiata Hotel at 6pm for dinner. I reserve the large table in the Breakfast Room which sat 10. Dinner is your own choice and cost.
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Ranfurly Pastel Classes 2025 - from 9.30am - 4.30pm. Doors open for setup from 9am.
Subject - your choice - something that moves you, that you know and love - from your own images.
These friendly and informative weekend classes will help you with painting composition and soft pastel technique.
February 22nd & 23rd 1 vacancy
March 22nd & 23rd 1 vacancy
April 25th, 26th & 27th CLASS FULL
May 24th & 25th 2 vacancies
August 23rd & 24 CLASS FULL
September 20th & 21st 2 vacancies
October 24th, 25th & 26th CLASS FULL
November 22nd & 23rd 2 vacancies
note: where a class is full, I am happy to take names on the wait list. Please email me.
Class fee $200 per weekend class, $300 per three day class, payable in full 7 days before class.
Full refund or fee transferred to another month if the class cannot go ahead.
No refund for non-attendance.
Easels and tables are provided. Morning & afternoon tea are provided (standard foods - if you have other dietary needs, you could bring your own or there are supermarkets nearby)
Class limited to 10 pupils maximum, 7 minimum
Materials list below:
Materials List - please click on this link
I am an Associate Artist of Unison Colour Pastels - I have stock of these gorgeous handrolled pastels for purchase at my workshops @$9.80 a stick, along with assorted Art Spectrum Colourfix paper, full sheets, $17 per sheet.
View Unison Colours here.
For more info please contact Julie: [email protected]
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Happy feedback from pupils:
Thanks so much Julie. I really enjoyed your workshop and am always seeking to improves so I'm keen to see those hints and tips. (Lynette)
Rachael's travel pastel box.