We are a supportive and passionate group of artists.  – both experienced and beginners are welcome. If you have never tried pastels before, please come along to our monthly meeting and demonstration.  Our members are always keen to introduce visitors to pastels.

JUNE MEETING REPORT - demonstration by Diana Bradshaw.

Our June meeting was a very useful demonstration on reflections by Diana Bradshaw with examples in water as well as objects. Diana also shared her experience on mixing colours with pastels which showed the enormous variety of tones and values possible from just a few pastel sticks.  

Your committee is already considering workshops, demonstrations and exhibitions for 2026.  If you are interested in teaching yourself, know someone who might be prepared to share their experience and skills with others or have ideas for workshop presenters, please speak to a member of the Committee.  

WORKSHOPS 2025

Our workshop program for 2025 is available here.  We are excited to let you know that American artist Dawn Emerson will be visiting Adelaide in November. More information here. Dawn will present a demonstration at our November meeting, so all members and visitors will have the opportunity to see her at work.

Louise Corke - Sat & Sun 4th and 5th October.

The theme for this workshop is painting emotion in the landscape.  See more about Louise's work here. www.louisecorke.com

Contact Lesley if you wish to attend and for further details. (lesleyjorgensen49@gmail.com) 

Location - The Buttery Reserve, 259 Portrush Road, Norwood. 

The July PASA meeting will be held on Saturday 12th July 2025 from 1.30pm, at the Cooinda Neighbourhood Centre, 245 Sturt Road, Sturt.

Our next meeting will be a 'paint together' on the theme of reflections, putting into practice what was demonstrated by Diana last month.  Members are invited to bring your pastels and equipment so we can all paint together.   

We will have paper and pastels set up for any new members or visitors to have a go and be supported and mentored by those who are more experienced, so please come along and participate in what will be a fun opportunity to learn.

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Jill McDonald

PASA President

PASA - established 2001

 

We have added 3 new videos for you to watch. 

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Robin Hicks, Lesley Jorgensen and Tori Wade demonstrations.