Vibrant Plants in Oil Pastels

Vibrant Plants in Oil Pastels

Capturing expressive house plants, with special bonuses! • All supplies included

Join fellow plant-lovers, and celebrate the beauty of plants by drawing them with oil pastels, using techniques on blending, layering, and adding expressive movement to capture their organic shapes. With a variety of live house plants as our models, you'll observe shapes and movement of leaves and stems, finding shadows and highlights to capture the plant forms.

Oil pastels create depth when applying blended layers, but they also allow for expressive marks with bolder mark making for a bright vibrant application. You'll be guided through simple techniques to control the medium — but this class is designed to feel relaxed and exploratory, leaving plenty of room for your own style and creative instincts to shine!

As a special addition, we've collaborated with our Community Partner, The Wicked Botanist, to provide each participant with a potted house plant featured in the class. You’ll be able to explore your plant (and others on display) as we’re drawing, as well as take it home to care for it!

📌Note:

This event is geared towards adult learners, but teens 13+ are welcome to join a parent or guardian.

What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How to control oil pastel sketching medium, with layering and precision
✔️ Techniques on how to capture leaves and stems of house plants, creating an illustrative composition
✔️ Creating contrast and fine lines with oil pastel colors and shading

All high-quality supplies are provided. You’ll leave with completed botanical studies and a renewed sense of creative confidence.

What’s Included:

📱 Technology to view inspiration photos, mood boards, and overhead views of the instructor's hands
🎨 All high-quality materials included — oil pastels, specialty papers, additional mixed media tools, and drawing supplies
📘 Sketching reference worksheets and templates, if needed
💖 Support with creative exploration from a friendly instructor!

We provide everything you need to feel successful — whether it’s your first time drawing or you’re looking to refresh your skills in a cozy, welcoming setting.

Enjoy Your Experience!

🍿 Bloomery provides complimentary coffee or tea, light snacks, and refreshments, provided for elevated guest enjoyment
🍷 This class is BYOB if you desire — bring a bottle of your favorite wine or sparkling drink to sip while you paint. We provide glasses and a corkscrew!

Meet Your Instructor:

Lauren Beck, founder of Bloomery Art Co., is an artist and educator who loves helping people reconnect with their creativity. Her relaxed teaching style makes every student feel supported, encouraged, and proud of their progress.

📷 Instagram: @ren.and.ink

Register:

🎟️ $85 per person
Price includes 3-hour art workshop, elevated with an extra-special bonus offering from our Community Partner!

Space is limited — reserve your spot in advance!

Important Details:

Whether you're a complete novice or a seasoned crafter, this class is designed to inspire and excite you! Our beginner-friendly workshop is geared toward adult learners, but this particular instructor has PA clearances to safely work with teens (age 13+). Participants under 18 must have a parent or guardian attend the workshop with them, and a signed liability waiver is required prior to class.

Please view our Events Policies & Procedures FAQ section for details on cancellation policies.

For questions about accessibility or additional safety accommodations, please contact us at hello@bloomeryart.co or by calling the studio directly at 484-350-3582.

Inherent Risk & Safety:

Working in an art medium is a low-risk activity, but as with any class, safety is a priority. All guests must acknowledge and accept the inherent risks of participating in an art workshop, including the use of provided supplies.