BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//Cairns Regional Council//Whats On//EN VERSION:2.0 X-WR-TIMEZONE:Australia/Brisbane BEGIN:VEVENT UID:https://www.cairns.qld.gov.au/experience-cairns/events/council-events/public-event-submissions/still-life-drawing-in-soft-pastels,-five-week-course-with-sue-schreiber,-artist DTSTART:20261111T174500 DTEND:20261125T200000 SUMMARY:Still Life Drawing in Soft Pastels DESCRIPTION: Discover the magic of Soft Pastels and unleash your creativity in this hands-on, 5-week journey into the world of soft pastels with experienced tutor and practising artist Sue Schreiber.Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refine your drawing skills, this course will guide you step-by-step through the vibrant possibilities of this expressive medium.Each week, you’ll explore new techniques, tips, and tricks as you create a fresh pastel artwork inspired by still-life compositions. Learn how to build depth, blend colours, and bring light and texture to your drawings — all while enjoying the uniquely “forgiving” and versatile nature of chalk pastels.Pastels are perfect for anyone who loves the richness of painting but prefers a cleaner, more direct approach. With their velvety finish and luminous colours, your completed drawings will have the beauty and impact of a painting — minus the mess!Come ready to experiment, express yourself, and discover just how fun and freeing pastel drawing can be.For adults 16+Wednesdays 11, 18, 25 November, 2, 9 December 20265.45pm–8:00pm\n LOCATION:{event_metadata_event.location} TYPE:Workshops URL:https://www.cairns.qld.gov.au/experience-cairns/events/council-events/public-event-submissions/still-life-drawing-in-soft-pastels,-five-week-course-with-sue-schreiber,-artist PRIORITY:3 TRANSP:OPAQUE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:TENTATIVE BEGIN:VALARM ACTION:DISPLAY DESCRIPTION:Discover the magic of Soft Pastels and unleash your creativity in this hands-on, 5-week journey into the world of soft pastels with experienced tutor and practising artist Sue Schreiber.Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refine your drawing skills, this course will guide you step-by-step through the vibrant possibilities of this expressive medium.Each week, you’ll explore new techniques, tips, and tricks as you create a fresh pastel artwork inspired by still-life compositions. Learn how to build depth, blend colours, and bring light and texture to your drawings — all while enjoying the uniquely “forgiving” and versatile nature of chalk pastels.Pastels are perfect for anyone who loves the richness of painting but prefers a cleaner, more direct approach. With their velvety finish and luminous colours, your completed drawings will have the beauty and impact of a painting — minus the mess!Come ready to experiment, express yourself, and discover just how fun and freeing pastel drawing can be.For adults 16+Wednesdays 11, 18, 25 November, 2, 9 December 20265.45pm–8:00pm\n TRIGGER:-P1D END:VALARM END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR