Birds & Branches in Soft Pastel with Alcohol Wash with Robin Pedrero

Instructor: Robin Maria Pedrero, PSA Signature Member

Join award-winning professional artist Robin Maria Pedrero for an inspiring hands-on pastel workshop where you’ll explore the magic of mixed techniques to bring a nature scene to life. In this class, students will begin with an alcohol wash underpainting to establish dynamic shapes and textures, then layer rich, luminous soft pastels to create a vibrant composition of birds and branches.

Through Robin’s guidance, you’ll learn:
• How to apply an alcohol wash to set the tone and mood
• Techniques for layering dry pastel over a textured base
• How to build depth, detail, and atmosphere in nature-based compositions
• Tips for rendering birds, branches, and foliage with expressive mark-making
This class is perfect for artists of all levels who want to deepen their pastel practice or try a new technique in a supportive, creative environment.

All materials are provided—just bring your enthusiasm!
July 10, 2025 - 1pm - 4pm