Pastel Essentials

Discover the versatility and potential of soft and pencil pastels during this 12-week course. Learn a wide range of techniques and styles covering a variety of themes and subjects.

About the Tutor:

Nic Cowper, a keen landscape artist from an early age, received his first commission for a 3-meter oil tableau of historic scenes of Havant, which is still displayed at the council’s offices and featured on the BBC’s Catalogue of Publicly Owned Art.

Over the next decade, he captured landscapes in watercolours, appreciating their portability. In 2003, Nic returned to oils, painting popular pieces like “Boys in Dune.” A brief period of pastels followed before a decade of oil painting and a rediscovery of watercolours.

Our adult workshops are open to participants aged 18 and over.

Materials list
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Course Information – Spring 2026
These workshops take place on Tuesdays, 1pm – 3pm

Term one: 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th January. 3rd and 10th February.
Half term: One week break on 17th February.
Term two: 24th February. 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th March.

Course fees
Participants can either book for a full or half term.
£137.50 per term (full 11 sessions)
£81 first term (6 sessions) £67.50 second term (5 sessions)