Upcoming Pastel Classes

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• Open Studio Hours

  • Start
    Wed, June 04, 2025
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  • End
    Wed, August 27, 2025
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  • Schedule
    13 sessions
  • Location
    TWAL Studio, 701 Sawdust Rd., Spring, TX 77380

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  At Open Studio you can bring any artwork in progress or start something new. It is not a structured class or event but a chance to work among other artists. Any medium or art activity is welcomed - pencil drawing, pen & ink drawing, acrylic, art journaling, collage, mixed media, pastels, oils, watercolor, etc.
  

  
  

  
  

  Ages 17+ are welcome and an adult coordinator will be present full time to assist any art-loving teens/young adults if they have questions.

  Andrea Landes is the organizer for this group. If you have any questions, please contact her at Andrea_Karlosak@yahoo.com

  COST:

  June: Free to both TWAL members and Non-members! Come try it out!

  July and beyond: $5 for TWAL members and $10 for Non-members

  
  

  At Open Studio you can bring any artwork in progress or start something new. Any medium or art activity is welcomed - pencil drawing, pen & ink drawing, acrylic, art journaling, collage, mixed media, pastels, oils, watercolor, etc.

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• Mini Workshop Pastels (directly after June General Meeting)

  • When
    Sat, June 14, 2025
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    1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    TWAL Studio 701 Sawdust Rd Spring, TX 77380
  • Spaces left
    10

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  Mini Workshop-Painting with Pastels with Tetyana Aleksenko President, Pastel Society of Southeast Texas

  TWAL Instructor - Pastel Painting Classes

  Member fee: $75 
  Non-Member fee: $100 
  10 students maximum

  In this workshop you will learn how to paint a seascape with soft pastels.

   

  A Sea Wave by Tetyana Aleksenko (Pastels)

  During our mini workshop, each student will work on painting a Sea Wave with soft pastels. You are welcome to use the demo reference or bring your own.  The objective for this workshop is to obtain an understanding of how to paint with pastels and to paint a beautiful seascape. Tetyana will help you every step of the way. 

  Paper: Tetyana will use a light blue Pastelmat paper for the demo. UART 400-500 (Natural color) or Grey Mi-Teintes Touch are also good options. There is also Mi-Teintes grey paper available in Hobby Lobby (16x20 size) that will work for the project. Please bring any paper you would prefer to work on.

  References: Please bring your own seascape reference photo for this Mini Workshop. Tetyana will also bring a few reference photos in case you need to choose one.

  Pastels: You can use any pastel brands - Tetyana usually uses Rembrandt and Unison.

  Tetyana will use several blues (from light to dark), light and medium violets, very light yellows and blues for highlights. Please be sure to bring some purples and greens.

  Also bring your pastel pencils, tape, and a kneaded eraser!

  If you have any questions, please contact Tetyana directly by email at taniadima@hotmail.com

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Beginner/Intermediate Pastel Painting with Tetyana Aleksenko

  • Start
    Thu, September 04, 2025
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  • End
    Thu, September 25, 2025
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    WAL Gallery and Studio, 701 Sawdust, The Woodlands, 77380
  • Spaces left
    8

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  In this class you will learn how to paint with soft pastels without having to purchase expensive materials and supplies.  We will cover all related topics, such as drawing, composition, color wheel basics, mixing colors and much more as we work. This class is suitable for beginners and intermediate level students. We will start with simple sketches to learn how to apply pastels and progress to more complex paintings. 

  Each student will be provided with a professional pastel paper and a limited palette of hard and soft pastels during class. You are welcome to bring your own supplies that you are comfortable working with. We will work on some projects together, using the instructor’s references, and on individual projects of your choice based on your own interest in a subject matter. I will help you every step on the way. The objective for this class is that each student enjoys creativity and self-expression and develops his or her own style.  

  The class is offered on Thursday mornings, the cost of the class includes 4 (four) 2-hour classes. If you miss the class, please request a make-up lesson, there will be no refunds for missed classes.  Make-up classes are usually offered on Fridays.

  September 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 10:00 am till 12:00 pm.

  Cost $180 for WAL members or $220 for nonmembers.

  If you have any questions, please contact Tetyana at taniadima@hotmail.com.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Beginner/Intermediate Pastel Painting with Tetyana Aleksenko

  • Start
    Thu, October 02, 2025
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  • End
    Thu, October 30, 2025
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    WAL Gallery and Studio, 701 Sawdust, The Woodlands, 77380
  • Spaces left
    8

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  In this class you will learn how to paint with soft pastels without having to purchase expensive materials and supplies.  We will cover all related topics, such as drawing, composition, color wheel basics, mixing colors and much more as we work. This class is suitable for beginners and intermediate level students. We will start with simple sketches to learn how to apply pastels and progress to more complex paintings. 

  Each student will be provided with a professional pastel paper and a limited palette of hard and soft pastels during class. You are welcome to bring your own supplies that you are comfortable working with. We will work on some projects together, using the instructor’s references, and on individual projects of your choice based on your own interest in a subject matter. I will help you every step on the way. The objective for this class is that each student enjoys creativity and self-expression and develops his or her own style.  

  The class is offered on Thursday mornings, the cost of the class includes 5 (five) 2-hour classes. If you miss the class, please request a make-up lesson, there will be no refunds for missed classes.  Make-up classes are usually offered on Fridays.

  October 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 10:00 am till 12:00 pm.

  Cost $225 for WAL members or $275 for nonmembers.

  If you have any questions, please contact Tetyana at taniadima@hotmail.com.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Beginner/Intermediate Pastel Painting with Tetyana Aleksenko

  • Start
    Thu, November 06, 2025
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  • End
    Thu, November 20, 2025
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    WAL Gallery and Studio, 701 Sawdust, The Woodlands, 77380
  • Spaces left
    8

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  In this class you will learn how to paint with soft pastels without having to purchase expensive materials and supplies.  We will cover all related topics, such as drawing, composition, color wheel basics, mixing colors and much more as we work. This class is suitable for beginners and intermediate level students. We will start with simple sketches to learn how to apply pastels and progress to more complex paintings. 

  Each student will be provided with a professional pastel paper and a limited palette of hard and soft pastels during class. You are welcome to bring your own supplies that you are comfortable working with. We will work on some projects together, using the instructor’s references, and on individual projects of your choice based on your own interest in a subject matter. I will help you every step on the way. The objective for this class is that each student enjoys creativity and self-expression and develops his or her own style.  

  The class is offered on Thursday mornings, the cost of the class includes 3 (three) 2-hour classes. If you miss the class, please request a make-up lesson, there will be no refunds for missed classes.  Make-up classes are usually offered on Fridays.

  November 6, 13, and 20 from 10:00 am till 12:00 pm.

  Cost $135 for WAL members or $165 for nonmembers.

  If you have any questions, please contact Tetyana at taniadima@hotmail.com.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Beginner/Intermediate Pastel Painting with Tetyana Aleksenko

  • Start
    Thu, December 04, 2025
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  • End
    Thu, December 18, 2025
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    WAL Gallery and Studio, 701 Sawdust, The Woodlands, 77380
  • Spaces left
    8

  Register

  
  

  In this class you will learn how to paint with soft pastels without having to purchase expensive materials and supplies.  We will cover all related topics, such as drawing, composition, color wheel basics, mixing colors and much more as we work. This class is suitable for beginners and intermediate level students. We will start with simple sketches to learn how to apply pastels and progress to more complex paintings. 

  Each student will be provided with a professional pastel paper and a limited palette of hard and soft pastels during class. You are welcome to bring your own supplies that you are comfortable working with. We will work on some projects together, using the instructor’s references, and on individual projects of your choice based on your own interest in a subject matter. I will help you every step on the way. The objective for this class is that each student enjoys creativity and self-expression and develops his or her own style.  

  The class is offered on Thursday mornings, the cost of the class includes 3 (three) 2-hour classes. If you miss the class, please request a make-up lesson, there will be no refunds for missed classes.  Make-up classes are usually offered on Fridays.

  December 4, 11, and 18 from 10:00 am till 12:00 pm.

  Cost $135 for WAL members or $165 for nonmembers.

  If you have any questions, please contact Tetyana at taniadima@hotmail.com.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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