Pastel Society News & Blog

Sunday, November 10, 2019
2 p.m.-5 p.m. 
(Immediately after the meeting at the Best Western for members' convenience)

Using Color Contrasts to Create Form, Depth, Light and Atmosphere
How to Get the Color You Want!
Instructor: Marianne Fyda 

$25 for a 3 hour session

Minimum of six registrants needed by the end of October
or workshop will be cancelled. 
Workshop will be capped at 12, so register early if you are interested.

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Title:  "Pastel Passions"
Dates: September 27, 28, and 29 of 2019
Delivery: Friday, September 27.  Time to be announced 
Location: The Art Alliance of Central PA, Pike Street, Lemont, PA
Reception: Friday, September 27, 6pm to 9pm

Registration Due: Saturday, September 7

Register here

Optional Pre-Delivery: Contact the artists below if you need a special drop off time

1. Susan Nicholas Gephart: 351 East Bishop Street, Bellefo...

Aug 14, 15, & 16, 2020

Free demo open to the public the evening of Aug 13.

Precise location TBD

Limit of 20 students

$425 for three days of instruction

PLEIN AIR MADE SIMPLE

With Karen Margulis PSA IAPS-MC

Explore the wonderful world of Plein air painting in this three day workshop. Karen will share tips and techniques that will help you have successful and fun Plein air outings with pastels. There will be plenty of demos, exercises...

Given that some participants are coming from out of town and may not be familiar with the area, here is an overview of eateries where you can grab a quick lunch or salad. Those without GPS devices may wish to print out the maps provided.

“Loosen Up and Expand”

Free Public Demo:

When: Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at 6:30 pm

Where: Foxdale Meeting room, Foxdale Village, 500 East Marylyn Avenue, State College 16801 (when you enter in the main doors on the ground floor you need to go up two levels to the second floor)

Price: Free

Workshop:

When: Wednesday, August 14 - Friday, August 16, 2019

Where: Harris Township Community Center, 130 S. Academy St., Boalsburg, PA

Pric...

Saturday, February 9th, The Pastel Society joined together with invited guests, the Farmland Preservation Artists of Central PA for their annual Winter Paint-In, held at the Harris Township Community Center in Boalsburg. It was a special day, where we we met new members and built new friendships. The energy was positive but very relaxing, giving opportunity to support each other with laughter and community of the common creati...