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. 

2026

Greenville, SC

Pastel and Light Workshop

September 19-20th 

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.

2027

Luxury 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.

Australia and New Zealand

Pastel and Light Workshops March

March-April 2027

I am honored to have been asked to serve as the Juror for the International Exhibition sponsored by the New Zealand Pastel Society as part of their annual convention.  I will be teaching and demonstating at the convention and around both countries.  More information and exact dates of where I will be for the traveling workshops coming soon. 

Cartersville, Georgia

Booth Western Art Museum

May 5-7th

Join me for 3 days of study about portraiture, light and pastels at this world-class museum. After studying light from still life set-ups the first day we will apply what we learn to the study of the head as we build a portrait over the next 2 days from references.

Sign up- https://boothmuseum.org/event/baa-3-day-pastel-portrait-workshop-with-artist-christine-swann-the-power-of-pastel/

Landgrove,Vermont

Pastel Portrait Workshop

June 29 – July 1 2027

Join me for an workshop on the pastel medium at the exclusive, beautiful Landgrove Inn. 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. Cute cabins and meals included.

Contact The Landgrove at https://www.thelandgrove.com/event-list