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ILLUSTRATION: Pastels techniques
Workshop leader: Nasim Abaeian
Maximum number of participants: 8
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This workshop is intended to provide an introduction to the techniques required in order to produce illustrations using pastels. Whilst exploring a range of techniques, students will be encouraged to develop their personal illustrative style and will be given direction on how to maintain a consistent identity through a series of works.
Session one
• Introducing dry (chalk) pastels and fixatives
• Showing successful works of pastels by different illustrators
• Showing various pastel papers and masking papers
• Preparing compositions and sizes for pastels
Session two
• Checking compositions and confirming sizes
• Demonstration of dry pastels and masking paper
• Completing test pieces and try-outs
Session three and four
• Progressing individual illustrations
• Exploring final touches to perfect the final
Session five
• Presentation techniques
• Group critique
• Individual technique development
Schedule
Date Session Time Saturday 16/01/2010 1 10.00 - 13.00 14.00 - 16.00 23/01/2010 2 10.00 - 13.00 14.00 - 16.00 30/01/2010 3 10.00 - 13.00 14.00 - 16.00 06/02/2010 4 10.00 - 13.00 14.00 - 16.00Fees
Tashkeel Members Non members Full Course 1440 AED 1660 AED* Full course fee must be paid on registration.
MATERIALS:
Basic materials and equipment required for the workshop will be provided. Participants must purchase any additional materials used. Participants are advised to bring their own aprons.
Whilst every care will be taken to ensure that this workshop is conducted in a safe manner and environment, Tashkeel cannot be held responsible for any accidents and injuries that may be caused as a result of participation.Registration
Contact Tashkeel Administration on tashkeel.studio@gmail.com or call Tashkeel on 04-3363313 to register for the workshop.
*To secure a seat in the workshop full payment must be made to Tashkeel Administration.