Play with Oil Pastels and Create Your Own Masterpiece!

From 53.8 C$ /h

I am an oil pastel lover who turns to this medium again and again — when I’m happy, tired, bored, overwhelmed, or simply longing to be surrounded by colour. Oil pastels have accompanied me through many moments of life, always offering comfort, freedom, and expression.

Every time I paint with oil pastels, I find a sense of relaxation and inner peace — something increasingly precious in our fast-paced world.

Oil pastels are, to me, a truly magical material. They can be firm or soft, bold or delicate, layered or blended. With just your hands and simple tools, they invite both control and spontaneity, making them perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike.

In an age where AI can generate endless images, I believe deeply in preserving the human act of creation — the joy of touching materials, playing with colour, and allowing emotions to flow through the hands. Painting is not just about making images; it is about reconnecting with ourselves.

I believe everyone has the ability to create art. Everyone has their own sense of colour, rhythm, and expression.

**** What you will learn in this class ****
🖼️ Essential oil pastel techniques (layering, blending, texture, and composition)

🎨 Colour combinations and how to develop your own colour language

🖌️ Creative approaches to painting freely and intuitively

🧘 How to use painting and colour as a tool for relaxation, emotional release, and self-care

This class is suitable for beginners and intermediate learners. No prior art experience is required — only curiosity and openness!

**** Materials ****
In-person sessions: All materials are provided, including oil pastels, paper, masking tape, and palette knives. Just bring yourself.
Online sessions: Materials are not provided, but I will guide you in advance on what to prepare and how to use simple and accessible supplies.

In our sessions, we don’t just paint — we explore, connect, and gently listen to our inner world.

I look forward to sharing this colourful, calming, and meaningful journey with you!

Extra information

Just bring your curiosity and creativity, let's play with colours!

Location

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At teacher's location :

HTG DESIGNS, Times Square, London, UK

Kings Cross, London, UK

Russell Square, London, UK

Online from United Kingdom

About Me

Hello, I’m a life explorer and life philosopher who believes that creativity begins with play.

I turn to oil pastels in many moments of life — in joy and in uncertainty, in quiet afternoons and restless days. Through colour and touch, I find calm, freedom, and a gentle return to myself. Painting, for me, is not about perfection, but about listening.

In my teaching, I create a warm and safe space where students of all ages can play with colour and trust their own sense of beauty. We slow down and reconnect with a more intuitive way of creating. In both cases, play is at the heart of learning.

I look forward to painting, playing, and exploring together!

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Master of Philosophy, and Doctor of Philosophy, all in Education Studies.
I care about social equity, human rights, creativity, and mental health.

Experience / Qualifications

Worked at UN agencies, primary schools, universities, and NGOs on education projects, academic research, creative pedagogy, and classroom-based education.

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

45 minutes

60 minutes