

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Animal Pastels Class for Kids
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 05 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 pm
- **Event Description**: CLASSICAL DRAWING I with Michela Mansuino at The Arts of Great Falls
Youth Class Ages 8-12 | Saturdays Jan 17- Mar 7 |About this EventANIMAL PASTELS with Mariah SotelinoYouth Class for Ages 8-13 | Thursdays Jan 29-Mar 5 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Art supplies provided and included in tuition.https://bit.ly/AnimalPastelsW26Create colorful animal portraits in pastel! Learning to draw animals using this gloriously colorful, texture-rich medium is incredibly satisfying. Mariah guides young artists step-by-step through creating realistic animal portraits using the grid method.Each class begins with warm-ups to build strong drawing skills, followed by two demonstrations working from animal photo references. Students improve their observational abilities, color choices, perspective, and value scale understanding while working at their own pace with personalized feedback from Mariah.INSTRUCTOR BIO: Mariah is a naturalist, educator, and illustrator with a master's in Illustration from Maryland Institute College of Art. A member of The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, The Guild of Natural Science Illustrators, and The Society of Illustrators, she's passionate about the intersection of science and art. With a nurturing personality and contagious smile, Mariah motivates young artists to find their own voice and build their artistic toolbox.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:Block in shapes using the envelope method (still life) and grid method (photo reference)Check proportion, angles, and spatial relationships to achieve realistic linesMaster 1-point, 2-point, and 3-point perspective to create 3D illusion on paperApply the value scale to everyday objects for consistent, believable lightingCreate aesthetically beautiful compositions using the golden ratio and rule of threesCLASS DATES: Thursdays, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5. Makeup date, if needed on 3/12.Photo credit: "Leopard" by Mariah P. Sotelino, 2025"  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/96aa6460-d6d6-11f0-9b22-c5969cdb3f26-rimg-w740-h740-dcd7d4ce-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/great-falls/animal-pastels-class-for-kids/100001977663704377
- **Event Categories**: art, kids, workshops, fine-arts, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 428.67, max: 428.67, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Great Falls
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Arts of Great Falls
- **lat**: 38.9972106
- **long**: -77.2896523
- **full address**: The Arts of Great Falls, 756 Walker Road, Great Falls, United States

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- **organizer**: The Arts of Great Falls (https://allevents.in/org/the-arts-of-great-falls/24108282)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** The Arts of Great Falls, 756 Walker Road, Great Falls, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 428.67 up to 428.67 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The Arts of Great Falls
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, kids, workshops, fine-arts, literary-art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Animal Pastels Class for Kids ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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