Join us for a warm and cozy pumpkin class for all skill levels! This in-person class is held at the Kocen Arts Center, where you can relax and connect with other art enthusiasts. In this session, we will focus on a single pumpkin on toned paper. We’ll use pastels, which look lovely on that paper. Class instructor, Tara Tokarski, will create a nice, easy template for us to use so that you can focus on the fun part: COLOR! Expect a relaxed, friendly atmosphere with plenty of guidance, demonstrations, and time to ask questions throughout the class.
Please note that you’ll need to purchase your own pastels. Tara will bring blenders, tonal paper, a template with a pre-drawn pumpkin, and white and black charcoal for you to use. This is a great opportunity to explore your creativity.
Pastels: If you’re starting, Tara suggests pastel pencils. The CarbOthello Pastel Pencils set with 24 assorted colors, or the larger set, is a solid choice. If you’re in a store that sells pastels separately, get dark brown (umber), yellow, orange, orange-red, orange-yellow, blue, and either warm white or cream. You can use pretty much any pastels. Tara enjoys mixing soft pastels and pastel pencils. If you want to go soft, you can buy individual pastels on the Dakotapastel website.
November 8, 2026 - November 8, 2026