Workshop Details
This workshop provides a solid introduction to soft pastel, whether you’re new to the medium or have some experience already. The workshop will begin with exercises designed to loosen up, build confidence and get everyone comfortable working with the medium.
Participants will then be invited to work from their own landscape reference material. This is not a “paint by numbers” class - you’ll be encouraged to explore, develop and follow your own style.
Amanda will focus on plenty of one-on-one guidance, working to each participant’s strengths while helping to gently tackle any challenges. She’ll demonstrate key landscape elements and offer guidance tailored to each chosen subject. Along the way, you can expect plenty of practical tips, insights and helpful pointers to support your learning.
Skill Level
Beginner to Advanced
About the Artist
Amanda McLean is an internationally renowned pastel artist and avid sketchbooker who has been painting and drawing throughout her life. Based in Murrumbateman, she is deeply inspired by the Australian landscape, and her work is widely acclaimed for its sensitivity and evocative sense of place.
Amanda documents her life and travels through her sketchbooks and has written extensively for both national and international art publications. She also served for many years as an editorial consultant to Australian Artist magazine. Working closely with Australian company Art Spectrum, Amanda helped develop a broad range of new pastel colours, using her own colour recipes.
A highly respected and popular tutor, Amanda conducts workshops throughout Australia and internationally. She also teaches intimate small-group masterclasses from her studio, as well as invitation-only workshops across the country. Her teaching style is positive, empathetic, and passionate, and she is known for her generosity in sharing knowledge.
Amanda was also featured on Colour In Your Life, the internationally acclaimed art documentary series, now available on YouTube.
What to Bring
- A 40 1/2 stick set will be provided, however you will be required to bring a few additional colours. A materials list will be provided after booking
- Lunch, a snack and a drink
Workshop T's & C's
Please make sure to familiarise yourself with our Workshop T's & C's including Missed Classes, Deposits, Age Restrictions, Refunds, Participant Behaviour, COVID-19 and Class Cancellations.
