Learn to paint with chalk pan pastels, a more vibrant pastel in cake (not stick) form.  Pan pastels are applied dry with sponges in a variety of sizes and shapes, as well as brushes.  Unlike pastel sticks, pan pastels are easy to store, take up very little space in your studio, and have no dust to emit in the air or on your fingers. They can be used on their own or as the underpainting for a stick pastel painting.  More importantly, unlike stick pastels that can be blended only by layering, pan pastels can be mixed with each other in their individual pans.  All levels welcomed.  More info:annwallaceart@aol.com.  Minimum age 16. 1 session.