The South Arkansas Arts Center will host local artist Kelly Campbell on April 5-7 in an adults-only, 3-day beginners pastel workshop. The Workshop will be from 6pm-7pm on the 5th, from 9am-4pm on the 6th, and from 1pm-3pm on the 7th. The cost of the workshop is $175, and all supplies will be provided.
Participants in Campbell's workshop will learn the basics of using soft pastels as well as practicing using pastels on different types of paper, learning to tone sanded paper for underpainting, and learning the basics of using different kinds of soft pastels to create an original painting.
Campbell said, "This three day class is for anyone who needs a refresher or who needs a little inpsiration, as well as true beginners – I go into the different kinds of soft pastels, the different kinds of paper, color choices, composition, and how to work from a photograph once you get the hang of the medium."
Campbell is an award-winning local artist who is the former gallery manager as well as an instructor at SAAC. Prior to her 13-year tenure at SAAC, she taught art in the public school system in Union County for 26 years.
To reserve a spot in the workshop, please call the SAAC office at 870-862-5474. SAAC is located at 110 East Fifth Street, El Dorado, Arkansas.