About Pastel

A video chat and general guide to what are soft pastels and their special papers.

About Pastel - the video.

This is a general chat about what pastel is, how they work and what you can use pastel on. It's about 8 minutes long.


Your Instructor


Karol Oakley
Karol Oakley

Karol Oakley is a very experienced and sought-after international tutor, artist and plein-air painter who has 30 years’ know-how to share with you.

Her workshops are structured to help artists further develop their skills and confidence. Karol’s workshops are informative and fun with the often-heard comment of “oh I learnt so much”.

A Master Pastellist of the Pastel Society of Australia and Pastellist of the Year in 2014, Karol has over 20 years teaching practice and works on the premise that there is always more to learn.

Karol teaches in a friendly relaxed atmosphere with the emphasis on gaining confidence for creating your own style of painting based on the skills and methods learnt in the workshop.


Course Curriculum


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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

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