Name: Intro to Pastel: Teens & Adults
Start: 2026-09-16T10:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-09-16T12:00:00.000Z
Location: The Joslyn Art Museum

Wed: Sep 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; 10 am–noon 
General Public: $120; Joslyn Members: $102  
Pastels are known for their vibrancy and “bloom”—the jewel-like luminosity created when light bounces off ground pigments. Students will draw still life objects from observation while learning the pioneering techniques of 19th-century artists—underpainting, blending, cross-hatching, and expressive mark-making—to build dynamic layers of color.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}"> 
Teaching Artist: Darrell Riche 
Register <a href="http://24716a.blackbaudhosting.com/24716a/Studio-Classes---Teens--Adults">here. </a>

An older woman with white hair, wearing a blue plaid shirt, sits and sketches on a large clipboard in an art classroom. Art posters and an easel are visible in the background.

Intro to Pastel: Teens & Adults

Wed: Sep 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; 10 am–noon General Public: $120; Joslyn Members: $102 Pastels are known for their vibrancy and “bloom”—the jewel-like luminosity created when light bounces off ground pigments. Students will draw still life objects from observation while learning the pioneering techniques of 19th-century artists—underpainting, blending, cross-hatching, and expressive mark-making—to build dynamic layers of color. Teaching Artist: Darrell Riche Register here. The Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha, Nebraska, invites the public to explore art spanning eras and cultures. General museum admission is free, made possible by philanthropic support and membership. The collection features European and American painting and sculpture, modern and contemporary works, and art from ancient civilizations, presented across a historic landmark building and newer galleries and garden spaces. Throughout the year the museum hosts special exhibitions, tours, lectures, performances, camps, and family programs that connect visitors with artists and ideas. As a regional hub for learning and creativity, The Joslyn supports students, educators, and lifelong learners through accessible interpretation and community partnerships. When planning a visit, review exhibition and calendar pages for dates, hours, and any separately ticketed or registration-based programs, allow time to enjoy indoor and outdoor spaces, and check for accessibility services or large-print guides as needed. The museum’s mission is to bring people together through meaningful encounters with art.

The Joslyn Art Museum

The Joslyn will close at 4 pm today (Thu, Feb 19) due to inclement weather.

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