Paint Sunsets in Soft Pastel
Date + Time: Saturday, August 8th, 2026, from 12:00pm - 3:00 pm
Want a laid back class where you can hone your skills and create a masterpiece? Learn to create a beautiful sunset in soft pastel on Canson Velvet paper. In this class, you'll use pastels to capture a sunset over water, guided by local artist Mary Jane Erard.
Mary Jane will go over the basics of using soft pastels and how to transfer an image to create your piece.
Students should bring or buy: Any reference images they may want to use. The instructor will also have images you can use. All other materials are included.
Cancellation Policy: We will refund 50% for any cancellation made at least eight days before the class. After 8 days, we are unable to provide refunds for any reason, including illness. If you cannot attend after registration, you are welcome to gift your tuition to a friend at no charge. We do not transfer tuition from one class to another.
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Materials Included: | All materials included. |
| Instructor: | Mary Jane Erard |
| Instructor Bio: | Mary Jane Erard is an award-winning artist painting mostly in soft pastel and mixed media with acrylic. Her works are usually rural landscapes of the US and Europe. Mary Jane's artwork is owned by many private collectors and included in several corporate collections. She has exhibited in many group and solo exhibitions since the mid 1990s. Ms. Erard's artwork has been published several times in national magazines and books including Best of American Pastel Painters and Southwest Art magazine. Mary Jane is a juried member of the Pastel Society of America. For over 20 years, Mary Jane has been represented by the Collector's Corner at the Toledo Museum of Art. |
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