In this 7-week class students will use soft pastel to build layers of color and tone to create dreamy still lives, expressive color studies, and compositions. We will also explore the difference between “harder” and “softer” pastels and their uses. All levels welcome. Materials List: Required: Canson XL Dry Media 11x14” or pastel paper of similar quality Set of 24+ (more is always better if possible) soft pastels like this set Set of 24+ (more is always better if possible) oil pastels like this set Paper blending stumps/tortillons Kneaded eraser *Ideally* 2-3 hard pastels or pastel pencils in light tones for sketching, like these or these or these Optional: Canson Mi-Tientes Assorted Pad size 12x16” Strathmore Pastel Paper Pad 18x24” Hard Pastel set and/or pastel pencils Wax crayons/pastels Charcoal pencils Graphite pencils Pastel blending tools Any other favorite dry drawing materials Please view our refund policy at artstudio.berkeley.edu/faqs