Oil Pastels: Beginner (Nov. 8 - 11, 9 a.m. - noon)

ART SUPPLIES: Art supplies are required for this class. You will need a 24-piece oil pastel set and a 20-sheet oil pastel pad. Please purchase the "Oil Pastels Class Art Supplies” for $28 when you register online for this class.

Discover the expressive possibilities of oil pastels in this beginner-friendly workshop designed to build both skills and confidence. Through a series of guided exercises and study drawings, students will learn the fundamentals of drawing, use of materials, value, light, composition, and color theory. Special emphasis will be placed on understanding color relationships and layering hues to create depth, richness, and luminous color. Demonstrations, individual instruction, and plenty of studio practice will help in developing techniques participants can continue to use in their own artwork. No previous drawing or oil pastel experience is required—just a willingness to explore and create.

Beginner: Ideal for students new to drawing or oil pastels. Instruction emphasizes learning the medium, basic drawing skills, color blending, and foundational techniques.

Jennie Huttler is a skilled artist based in Middletown, Rhode Island, with a lifelong commitment to creating and teaching art. She has extensive experience in painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, and printmaking, with a focus on painting and drawing. Jennie’s work has been exhibited across the U.S., including in group and solo shows. She holds a B.S. in Fine Arts and Art Education from the University of South Carolina and a M.Ed. from Edinboro State University, along with advanced training under notable artists. With 38 years of teaching experience, Jennie inspires students to develop their artistic abilities through experimentation and collaboration.