Orange Community Education & Recreation

During this one day workshop, students will learn the basics of using pastels and create landscape and nature drawings inspired by the Orange Art Center’s grounds. Students will learn the basics of using hard pastels and en plein air drawing. En plein air is a French expression meaning “in the open air”, and refers to the act of painting outdoors with the artist's subject in full view. All skill levels are welcome. No prior experience required. Shared supplies and equipment provided; students are required to bring their own sketchbook, pastels and blending stumps ( links provided at registration).

Learn how to natural dye with food scraps and flowers. Each student will receive a blank 100% cotton bandana and a variety of natural dye materials. Students are highly encouraged to bring their own additional materials to experiment with (i.e. an old flower bouquet, leaves, onion skins, tea bags, etc.); this is your chance to get creative! Students will learn the basics of natural dyeing and how to make colors stable for washing. This is a 90-minute make-and-take workshop and no experience is necessary! Ages 16+ are welcome to attend. Please wear clothes you do not mind getting a bit messy.