Learn soft pastels from one of the most acclaimed artists in the DMV. This two-day workshop with Ephraim Rubenstein will serve as a general introduction to the medium of soft pastel painting for beginning students, as well as an opportunity for more advanced students to sharpen their skills. Considered drawing by some and painting by others, using soft pastel (not oil pastels!) presents a number of technical problems that will be addressed during the workshop. Topics will include a thorough review of materials (papers, boards, grounds and the pastels themselves), as well as procedural concerns (working hard to soft, dark to light, blending versus hatching and fixing). Class Level: beginner to advanced. Please note there is a $35 model fee paid in class. More info:https://www.jjbruns.com/class-notes/workshops-2/. Minimum age 18. 2 sessions.