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 2025

 Sedona, Arizona  

Artist Retreat and Plein Air Workshop. Sunday March 1st – Friday March 6th

Join me for a special trip to Sedona! I have always wanted to paint in the Sedona valley so please join me for a special plein air workshop. I will be teaching all about light each day as we paint in the amazing Sedona landscape. We will be staying at the Sky Ranch Hotel. Transportation will be included to run around the area to paint, shop and get back and forth to the airport. Classes will run each day from 9:30-4:00. One day will be devoted to just sightseeing and exploring the area. I am only taking a small group of 7 artists with me so we can plan out what is best for the group- like painting at night, etc…

This workshop is open to all artists working in all mediums. Supplies are not included, so bring whatever medium you want to paint with. I can help you with all of them! 

Single Room Rate-  $2725.  Flight not included. 7 student maximum. Full cost due to hold spot. NO refund on cancellations after February 15th. [email protected] for more info.

Asheville, NC

April 22-25    Artist Retreat and Plein air Workshop at Bent Creek Lodge

Prime Leaf-turning in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Paint plein air with me for 3 days and nights in a wonderful bed and breakfast in Asheville.  We will be painting at the North Carolina Arboretum nearby. $900 for single room includes room, hearty breakfasts and art instruction. Space limited.

Contact me at [email protected] for more info.

Bent Creek Lodge https://bentcreeknc.com/?utm_source=local&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb

North Carolina Arboretum  https://www.ncarboretum.org/

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”