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Introduction to Pastel: Cézanne-Inspired Still-Life Compositions (In Person)

3 Session Weekend Studio Arts Course

3 sessions from March 5 ​to March 26, 2022​
Session Dates
1
March 5, 2022
11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET
2
March 19, 2022
11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET
3
March 26, 2022
11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET
Code: 1V00YF
Location:
S. Dillon Ripley Center
1100 Jefferson Dr SW
Metro: Smithsonian (Mall exit)
Tickets
$165
Member
$185
Non-Member
Materials for this program
  1. COVID-19 Requirements for In-Person Classes
  2. Supply List

"Still Life with Milk Jug and Fruit", ca. 1900, by Paul Cézanne

NOTE: Due to inclement weather, there will be No Class on Saturday, March 12, 2022. A makeup date for the class has been scheduled for Saturday, March 26, 2022.

The vibrant medium of pastel was a favorite of impressionist artists because of its luminosity and color layering effects. Working from still-life arrangements reminiscent of Cézanne’s in studio sessions, students learn to achieve the brilliant and subtle effects characteristic of the medium.

The workshop intensive includes demonstrations and lectures on color theory, color mixing, optical mixing, and composition. For inspiration and creative ideas, works by Cézanne are viewed and discussed. Students may work in chalk or oil pastel, and should have basic drawing skills.

World Art History Certificate elective: Earn 1/2 credit*

Other Information

  • The instructor is Sandra Gobar.
  • 3 sessions, 5.5 hours each
  • This studio arts program is in-person. CDC and Smithsonian COVID-19 guidelines in effect at the time of the program will be followed.

*Enrolled participants in the World Art History Certificate Program receive 1/2 elective credit. Not yet enrolled? Learn about the program, its benefits, and how to register here.