The Holland Center

See how drawing and pastels collide as you create a stunning three-dimensional desert landscape using the magic of values and color. Whether you’ve never tried pastels as a medium or have experience and are looking to refine your skills, this introduction to pastels is designed for you!

Create a glowing desert flower painting in this relaxed, hands-on pastel workshop! Learn layering, texture, depth, and vibrant color techniques while following step-by-step with the instructor. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, this class makes pastels feel approachable, expressive, and fun—no perfection required, just creativity.

Bring a vibrant roadrunner to life in this fun, hands-on pastel workshop! Follow along step-by-step while learning pastel history, composition, color harmony, layering, and blending techniques. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, pastels offer rich, luminous color with no drying time—making creativity immediate, expressive, and exciting.