# Event Details - **Event Name**: Painting with Soft Pastels: J.M.W. Turner - Inspired Seascapes - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 24 Aug, 2026 at 10:30 am – Mon, 24 Aug, 2026 at 12:30 pm - **Event Description**: Hosted at Cass Art Kingston | Explore the joy of soft pastels in this painting class with artist Eva Merendes!About this EventPainting with Soft Pastels: Turner - Inspired SeascapesIn this class, you’ll explore the expressive and tactile world of soft pastels, creating seascapes inspired by the revolutionary blend of romanticism and early abstraction of J.M.W. Turner! You’ll begin by learning the fundamentals of working with pastels - from layering and blending colours to building form, depth, and texture. We’ll look closely at how Turner approached landscapes through simplified shapes and shifting colour planes, using these techniques to construct your own dynamic and balanced composition.Soft pastels are wonderfully forgiving and full of possibility perfect for both beginners and experienced artists. The process is intuitive, relaxing, and highly satisfying, as you build layers of colour and watch your landscape gradually emerge on paper.By the end of the class, you’ll take home a finished pastel artwork full of structure, colour, and atmosphere - a contemporary take on seascape through Turner's distinctive lens.All materials will be provided. Please bring your own apron or wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little dusty!You’re welcome to BYOB and enjoy your hot or cold drink while you create.For any questions, feel free to contact me at art@evamerendes.comLet’s get creative! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kingston-upon-thames/painting-with-soft-pastels-jmw-turner-inspired-seascapes/100001993344063754 - **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Cass Art - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 33.22, max: 33.22, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Kingston upon Thames - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Cass Art - **lat**: 51.41096100000001 - **long**: -0.3012407 - **full address**: Cass Art, 103 Clarence Street, Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Painting with Soft Pastels: J.M.W. Turner - Inspired Seascapes - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/1f72dfec13eaa7fc33e9c39ae87fc40f269c372bc3866c826bc26a53bbdbb411-rimg-w1200-h676-dcc0aba3-gmir.jpg?v=1783937895 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Painting with Soft Pastels: J.M.W. Turner - Inspired Seascapes being held? - **A:** Painting with Soft Pastels: J.M.W. Turner - Inspired Seascapes takes place on Mon, 24 Aug, 2026 at 10:30 am to Mon, 24 Aug, 2026 at 12:30 pm at Cass Art, 103 Clarence Street, Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Painting with Soft Pastels: J.M.W. Turner - Inspired Seascapes? - **A:** Painting with Soft Pastels: J.M.W. Turner - Inspired Seascapes is organized by Eva Merendes. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Painting with Soft Pastels: J.M.W. Turner - Inspired Seascapes is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kingston upon Thames, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Painting with Soft Pastels: J.M.W. Turner - Inspired Seascapes sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Painting with Soft Pastels: J.M.W. 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I work in a variety of mediums with a sweet spot for watercolours and the qualities this medium offers. I primarily create works on paper and wood panels, and I also make sculpture installations.My work, two-dimensional or three-dimensional, celebrates life’s absurdities, drawing from existentialist and stoic philosophies. Through absurd, everyday, and comical expressions, I aim to challenge conventional notions of meaning, inviting viewers to critically reflect on the inherent absurdity in our quest for purpose. As an artist I have exhibited in numerous exhibitions across the UK and Greece.With over 6 years' experience teaching adults and children, I offer personalised lessons to help you explore creativity and build confidence in your artistic skills.You can see more of my work and all the workshops I offer at evamerendes.com" } ] } ] ```