{"product_id":"continuing-soft-pastel-techniques-and-materials-with-caroline-reid-new","title":"Continuing Soft Pastel – Paint the Places You Love with Caroline Reid","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if you could paint the places you love?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat if you could rediscover the wonder and awe of our local Ngunnawal country — to capture the Australian light, the freshness of the wind, and the shadows alive with colour? This is the magic of soft pastel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis intermediate course explores the expressive possibilities of \u003cstrong\u003esoft pastel – ‘the dust of angels\u003c\/strong\u003e’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Building on your basic knowledge of surfaces, techniques, mark-making and materials, you’ll continue your journey creating nature-inspired artworks with depth, luminosity, and life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach week, you’ll take home a vibrant, expressive landscape that celebrates your connection to place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDates:\u003c\/b\u003e 5 – 26 November \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay\/Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thursdays, 1.30pm – 4:00pm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c\/strong\u003eNatureArt Lab, M16 Artspace, 21 Blaxland Crescent, Griffith, ACT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIf this course books out, please contact us if you would like to be added to a wait list for this or future classes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCourse Description:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis course will continue your journey with soft pastels, applying your basic knowledge of surface types, pastel types, mark-making, and basic studio practices to some local landscapes and nature. At the end of each class you can expect to produce a lovely landscape in soft pastel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNB: Suitable for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003einexperienced pastellistes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e continuing on from ‘Basic Pastels’.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearning Outcomes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild on the basics of knowledge of the materials, mark-making and basic soft pastel techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaster dust control and layering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn to apply underpainting techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish a class landscape project each week using the techniques and materials we have learned about.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevel of experience:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSuitable for students 16+ \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ewho have completed \u003cem\u003eIntroduction to Basic Sort Pastels \u003c\/em\u003eor are more than beginners but and who wish to develop their soft pastel journey. Note-it is essential you have your own collection of soft pastels with a range of tones and colours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials List: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNB: Mandatory Course Materials: We provide professional tutoring and you must bring your own materials or you will not be able to complete the class exercises. NB: This course is for soft pastels NOT oil pastels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMandatory (purchase from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/softpastels.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSoftPastels.com.au\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet of 40 Sennelier half sticks assortment\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.softpastels.com.au\/soft_pastels\/sennelier\/sets_details.php?ri=430\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.softpastels.com.\u003cwbr\u003eau\/soft_pastels\/sennelier\/\u003cwbr\u003esets_details.php?ri=430\u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet of 12 Conte sticks\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.softpastels.com.au\/soft_pastels\/conte_crayon\/sets_details.php?ri=1881\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.softpastels.com.\u003cwbr\u003eau\/soft_pastels\/conte_crayon\/\u003cwbr\u003esets_details.php?ri=1881\u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSet of 12  Derwent Pastel Pencils\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.softpastels.com.au\/pastel_pencils\/derwent\/derwent_set_details.php?ri=5914\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDerwent Pastel Pencil Set\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePaper will be supplied by the tutor and purchased directly (approx. $10 per night).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA list of other materials will be sent to you prior to the workshop:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the tutor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Love Where You Live”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaroline Reid \u003c\/strong\u003eis a contemporary landscape artist based in Canberra. She draws deep inspiration from the rugged, semi-alpine terrain that surrounds her—flanked by mountain ranges to the east and west, and the Snowy Mountains to the south.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough art has always been part of her life, Caroline spent many years working in science and industry policy, leaving little time to pursue a professional art career. It was through plein air painting that she reconnected with her creative practice, using it as a path to physical and emotional recovery, grounded in her profound care for the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Caroline, the life force in nature is endlessly restorative. She is especially drawn to the wild beauty of Kosciuszko National Park and the remote areas of Namadgi National Park. There, the movement of water and the warmth of sunlight are more than just elements—they’re the vital energies that breathe life into the landscapes she paints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer work spans a variety of styles, from realism to impressionism, with a particular love for soft pastel and watercolour as her mediums of choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatureArt Lab Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2022, Telstra Best of Business Award Winner for Promoting Sustainability, ACT; and National Finalist Award\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2024, Telstra Best of Business Award Winner for Building Communities, ACT; and National Finalist Award\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2025, Telstra Best of Business Award Finalist for Promoting Sustainability, ACT; and Finalist for Accelerating Women, ACT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2025, Awards Australia Semi-Finalist for Connecting Communities, NSW and ACT; and Semi-Finalist for Small Business Award NSW and ACT. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eImage credits: Caroline Reid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: \u0026amp;quot; roboto\u0026amp;quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 11px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: \u0026amp;quot; roboto\u0026amp;quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 11px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: \u0026amp;quot; roboto\u0026amp;quot;,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 11px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NatureArt Lab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42479950233663,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/0117\/4591\/files\/Sunshower_Namadji.webp?v=1771233437","url":"https:\/\/natureartlab.com.au\/products\/continuing-soft-pastel-techniques-and-materials-with-caroline-reid-new","provider":"NatureArt Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}