{"product_id":"discover-oil-pastels-a-four-week-evening-art-course-mustard-gray-studio-shropshire","title":"Discover Oil Pastels – A Four-Week Evening Art Course | Mustard \u0026 Gray Studio, Shropshire","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover Oil Pastels – A Four-Week Evening Course\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore colour, experiment with techniques and create your own original artwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin us for four lovely evenings of creativity at our countryside studio in Condover, just outside Shrewsbury, as we explore the wonderfully expressive medium of oil pastels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil pastels are rich, colourful and incredibly versatile. They can be blended, layered, smudged and scratched into, making them a fantastic medium for creating everything from soft, atmospheric landscapes to bold, colourful artwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver this four-week course, we'll introduce you to a range of techniques, giving you the opportunity to experiment, build confidence and discover your own creative style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe'll begin by getting to know the materials, exploring colour mixing, blending, layering, mark-making and different ways of creating texture and depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the weeks progress, you'll put these techniques into practice, developing your ideas and working towards creating your very own original piece of art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere will be plenty of opportunities to experiment, ask questions and work at your own pace, with friendly guidance and encouragement throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo previous art experience is necessary!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Whether you've never picked up an oil pastel before or are looking to rediscover your creative side, this course is designed to be welcoming, enjoyable and inspiring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat we'll explore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeek 1 – Getting to Know Oil Pastels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover your materials and explore basic techniques, including mark-making, blending, layering and colour mixing. 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Explore composition, colour choices and how to bring your ideas to life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeek 4 – Bringing It All Together\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContinue developing and refining your artwork, adding those final details and finishing touches. 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