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.  Working with live models, the class will stress understanding light.  The Law. The Rules.

You will never paint the same way again. 

Workshops 2025

 POWER OF PASTEL – ONE DAY- INTENSIVE ONLINE WORKSHOP

April 19  9:30 – 4pm

Build a portrait with me over one day using my 5 layer technique and how to control the pastel medium

Register – [email protected]

$125  All levels welcome 

Sante Fe, New Mexico

April 30- May 3rd  9:30 – 4pm

Bluebird Studio! Join me for this amazing venue! Beautiful ranch and wonderful workshop space. 

Live models. Learn about light and the structure of the head. And POWER! It will change everything! 

All levels welcome. Contact Beth at [email protected]

More info on their site!  https://www.bluebirdstudiosantafe.com/

Cortona, Italy 

September 17- 24 2025.  Artist Retreat and Workshop in Tuscany

Join me for a special trip to Tuscany! I will be teaching all about light each day as we paint plein air in the Tuscan landscape. We will be staying at Villa Nobile and classes will run each day from 9:30-5:00 except for one rest day which will include a visit to a local hot spring. This workshop is open to all artists and in all mediums. Supplies are not included, but easels and tables will be available.

Single Room Rate    $3795. Shared Room Rate   $3495.00

Fee includes instruction all week, room and breakfasts, dinners and all the wine you would like along with shuttles to and from the airport and to painting locations. Flights are not included.  10 student maximum.

Deposit of $2000 to reserve your spot. Balance due May 1st 2025. NO refund on cancellations after June1st 2025.

[email protected] for more info.

Recordings of past online classes are available! 

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 then the cost of a live class and the recordings are yours to watch forever. 

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”