WORKSHOPS

BEGINNER OIL PASTEL WORKSHOPS

Small-group workshops focused on observation, color, form, and getting comfortable with oil pastel. Each session is beginner-friendly and built around a guided still-life project.

❋ Observation

Learning to notice shape, proportion, light, and how objects relate to one another.

❋ Color

Layering color, creating contrast, and seeing how colors interact.

❋  Form

Using light, shadow, and color shifts to give objects dimension.

❋ Oil Pastel

Building texture, layering pigment, and getting more confident with your marks.

3 HOUR SESSION

Inside the Workshop

Each session begins with a simple still-life setup and an introduction to the materials. From there, we work through drawing, proportion, color, layering, and mark-making before building a finished oil pastel piece.

Introduction

Materials + Setup

Drawing

Shape + Proportion

Color

Layering + Contrast

Form

Light + Shadow

Final Piece

Finishing Touches

  • "I loved the workshop! You made oil pastels feel so approachable and fun. Your explanations and the materials you provided were incredibly helpful and I left feeling inspired to create more art! 10/10 would recommend and would absolutely do it again."

    -- Katrina N.

  • "Naomi created such a fun, supportive environment for this class. I loved that she provided extra guidance when we needed it, but she also encouraged everyone to be creative and find their style."

    -- Ashley F.

  • "Such a fun and cozy workshop! The instructor made color theory super easy to understand, even with no prior art experience. The class was engaging and small enough that we each got plenty of 1:1 guidance. Truly a lovely creative experience!"

    -- Wendy L.

Everything you need to know before joining a workshop.

Workshops are small-group, beginner-friendly, and designed to feel approachable whether you’ve made art before or not.

  • No. Workshops are designed for beginners.

  • Yes. All materials needed for the session are provided.

  • Most sessions are approximately three hours.

  • Each workshop is built around a guided still-life oil pastel project.

  • Yes. Sessions are offered for both separately, with instruction adapted to the group.

  • Classes are intentionally kept small, between 6 and 8 so there’s time for individual guidance.

  • Yes. Private workshops can be arranged for 1:1, gatherings and events.

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