Wednesday Night Workshop - Playful Pastels

Join us in August for an evening of hands-on artmaking, using soft pastels and oil pastels. Experiment and explore this medium over the course of two-hours during this artist-led workshop.

Working across both oil pastels and soft pastels, participants will use blending techniques and other tips and tricks, to create ethereal, creamy illustrations.

Guided by teaching artist Yaz Gaté, participants will be introduced to Nagomi Art, an approach to art making originating in Japan. With an emphasis on relaxation, Nagomi Art involves working with pastels through finger blending techniques to soothe emotions and reduce stress.

Enjoy two hours of relaxed art making, with snack provided and a drink upon arrival.

All materials provided. Suitable for ages 18+.

About your teaching artist?

Melbourne-based Yaz Gaté, née del Mar, is founder of Tiny Cupboard Creatives - a small enterprise providing exciting in studio and virtual classes, workshops and events for learners of all ages, as well as commissioned artwork and creative collaborations with other artists and organisations such as The Tarra Warra Museum of Art, The City of Greater Dandenong, Glen Eira Council, Linden New Arts and the Philippine Embassy of Australia.?

Yaz specialises in canvas and digital art but has a wide practice that includes textiles and sewing, lino printing and drawing. She has a strong interest in botanicals, their connection to cultural identity and the way culture and life stories shape art making. Over the last 4 years, she has drawn on her own Filipino Australian background to explore the way migration and family can impact storytelling in art. Yaz typically uses bold black lines and vibrant colour palette making her work distinctive.?