Weekend Workshops
Capture the Light: Luminous Landscapes in Pastel
With Teaching Artist Jane Gonzalez
Have you ever been captivated by the way light touches a rolling hill, or the soft glow of a sunset? Now you can learn to capture that magic. Join local artist Jane Gonzalez for an intimate, two-day pastel workshop designed for all skill levels — from curious beginners to artists with drawing experience.
Over two days, you’ll dive into the vibrant and immediate world of soft pastels, a dry medium that blends the spontaneity of drawing with the rich color of painting. You learn to simplify complex scenery into its fundamental elements — shape, value and color — to create a compelling composition.
This workshop is for anyone looking for a mindful and creative art adventure, and those who want to learn the fundamentals of pastel drawing in a relaxed and supportive environment.
Leave with more than a masterpiece: this workshop is an immersive experience designed to reconnect you with the natural world and unlock your artistic potential. You complete your workshop with a finished landscape drawing, new skills and the confidence to continue your creative journey.
Artists of all skill levels are welcome.
Your workshop schedule:
Day One – Seeing the Landscape.
Begin by training your eye to observe landscapes like an artist. Using your own reference photos, or those provided by your instructor, you work in black and white to learn techniques for simplifying a scene, explore value drawing, and creating a strong foundation for your work.
Day Two – Building With Color.
Discover how to layer and blend soft pastels to create luminous effects and vibrant colors. With personalized guidance, you bring your landscape to life, focusing on creating depth, drama and atmosphere.
Two Weekend Workshop Dates to Choose From:
Workshop One:
Saturday, November 22, 10:30am–4:30pm, and Sunday, November 23, 10:30am–2:30pm
Workshop Two:
Saturday, January 17, 10:30am–4:30pm, and Sunday, January 18, 10:30am–2:30pm
Location: Class meets in person at Willard Art & Frame
Tuition: $200 (+ tax) per student for each workshop
Class size is limited to 10 students to ensure individualized attention and a focused learning environment.
Ready to get started? Spaces are limited; to secure your spot today, please click HERE for registration.
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Questions? Please email Jane.
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Meet Your Instructor, Teaching Artist Jane Gonzalez
Jane Gonzalez is a classically trained pastel artist and oil painter who specializes in creating captivating landscapes in pastel. She studied under Juliet Aristides at Gage Academy’s Classical Atelier, the University of Washington’s Natural Science Illustration program and numerous classes and workshops with highly regarded local artists. She’s a member of the Northwest Pastel Society and the Northwest Watercolor Society, and a freelance artist and jewelry designer.
Jane is looking forward to working with you to guide you in creating your own beautiful pastel landscape painting!
All images on this page appear courtesy of Jane Gonzalez.
