Birds In Pastel Workshop with Henriëtte (16-18 July ’25)
Birds are fascinating to draw—their delicate forms, striking colours, and bold little lives make them a joy to study. In this 3 day workshop, you’ll learn how to bring indigenous birds to life on paper using PanPastel and pastel pencils.
Date: Wed – Fri 16, 17, 18 July 2025
Time: 9:00am – 16:00pm
Price R1500
Place: The Deckle Edge @ 13 Brickfield Road, Salt River
Workshops space limited booking essential
What attendees will learn:
We’ll start at the very beginning—choosing your reference image, adjusting the composition and colours to suit your style, and planning your basic drawing layout.
You’ll learn:
How to use PanPastel to create a soft, beautiful underpainting
What tools, pencils, and paper work best for pastel work
Techniques to create realistic light, detail, and texture
Tips for preserving and packaging your finished piece
Although we’ll focus on birds, the techniques taught can be applied to any subject matter. The workshop is informal, interactive, and packed with practical learning.
Materials supplied by facilitator:
PanPastel colours and applicators
Drawing paper
Reference images from the artist’s library
What you need to bring:
Pastel pencils
A ruler, graphite pencil, and putty eraser
Your smart phone (for your reference image)
Your excited self!
* Each attendee will get a 10% Deckle shopping coupon to use on the day and refreshments.
Recommended age: All welcome from 13 years and up.
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