The POWER of Pastel Workshop 

I have been teaching this workshop now for over 10 years and it has affected so many pastelists. Learn how to control this medium through understanding “power”.  No more “hard” or soft.” Trust me- it does not matter.  In the workshops below I also teach my 5-layer process to understand the pastel medium with each layer addressing a specific question to stay on track while working plein air.  The Law. The Rules.

You will never paint the same way again. 

Workshops 2026

 Greenville, SC

Pastel and Light Workshop May 23-24th 

Join me for an intensive workshop on the pastel medium.  Learn about my 5-layer technique and everything you need to know about light. The LAW. The Rules. Paint a portrait with me or any subject matter you prefer. We will be at Good Art Co. in the heart of Greenville, South Carolina. My hometown!  9:30-4pm. $395.  Surface included.

Contact Shaun at [email protected] (yes, just co) for more info.

Workshops 2027

Artist Retreat in the country of Dominica in the Caribbean

March 13-20th 2027

Join me for a special artist trip to Dominica!  Beyond painting each day, this is an all-inclusive retreat including all meals, yoga, meditation, and a guided trip to Victoria Falls. We will be staying at the luxurious Rosalie Resort which used to be a sugar and lime plantation. Transportation will be included to run around the area to paint and explore including turtle watching on Dominicas black sand beaches. We will even have a Caribbean cooking class and spa treatments. The week will be spent on finding our focus on our artistic path.

This workshop is open to all artists working in all mediums. Supplies are not included, but we will be packing light. I can help you plan ahead. Work in whatever medium you choose in this raw paradise.

Single Room Rate-  $5100 for all instruction, events, classes, spa treatments and meals each day.  Flight not included. Non-refundable deposit of $1000 due to hold spot. No refund on cancellations after September 2026.

[email protected] for more info.

And remember that if you can not attend an in-person workshop, recordings of past online classes are available so you can learn my process from home. 

Classes for any level. These are recordings available from past live classes.  Study the portrait over 2 days or learn about color or composition. All the information, but cheaper than the cost of a live class and the recordings are yours to watch forever. Links sent through email. 

Contact- [email protected]

“Christine, I bought the Power class and it has changed my life. I am doing my first portrait using you method and I love it!  I am doing your Color class and then I am going to purchase your composition video. Thank you so much for making these available and for sharing you knowledge with us. -Sarah”