Course Overview
Discover the gentle and creative world of Japanese Pastel Nagomi Art in this beginner-friendly pastel art workshop. Using your fingertips rather than paintbrushes, you will learn simple pastel techniques to create soft, colourful artwork while enjoying a relaxing and mindful creative experience.
Japanese Pastel Nagomi Art is a form of creative expression that uses pastel colours, blending and simple finger-painting techniques. During this workshop, you will explore the background and philosophy of Pastel Nagomi Art while learning how to blend colours, build layers, create textures and develop your own artwork through easy-to-follow, step-by-step guidance.
No previous drawing, painting or artistic experience is required. The workshop is designed for complete beginners as well as anyone interested in mindful art, pastel drawing or finding a relaxing creative activity. You will be encouraged to experiment with colour and creative expression without worrying about artistic ability or perfection.
Alongside developing practical pastel art skills, the workshop provides an opportunity to slow down, focus and enjoy the creative process. Guided demonstrations and hands-on activities will help you build confidence while exploring how mindful art-making can encourage relaxation, self-expression and everyday wellbeing.
By the end of the workshop, you will have completed your own Japanese Pastel Nagomi artwork and developed techniques and creative confidence that you can continue practising at home.
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What you will learn
Course outline
In this workshop you will learn:
- The background, philosophy and principles of Japanese Pastel Nagomi Art
- Simple finger-painting techniques using soft pastels
- How to create pastel artwork without using paintbrushes
- How to blend and layer pastel colours
- How to create shapes and textures using your fingertips
- How to experiment with different colour combinations
- Step-by-step techniques for creating your own Pastel Nagomi artwork
- How to develop confidence in creative expression and experiment with your own style
- How mindful art-making can encourage relaxation, focus and enjoyment
Course outcome
By the end of this workshop, participants will understand the basic principles and creative approach of Japanese Pastel Nagomi Art and have the confidence to create pastel artwork using simple finger-painting techniques.
You will have practised blending, layering, shaping and creating textures with pastel colours, explored different colour combinations and completed your own Pastel Nagomi artwork.
Participants will also gain the skills and inspiration to continue experimenting with Pastel Nagomi Art independently at home while enjoying creative practice as a relaxing and mindful activity.
What you need to know
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. It is suitable for complete beginners and no previous drawing, painting or artistic experience is required.
The workshop is designed for adults interested in exploring Japanese Pastel Nagomi Art, learning simple pastel techniques or enjoying a relaxing and mindful creative activity.
What you need to provide
- Pastel colours
- Paper suitable for creating your Pastel Nagomi artwork
Other information
This is a live, interactive online workshop that allows participants to learn and create from home.
The tutor will provide clear, step-by-step demonstrations and guide participants through each stage of creating Japanese Pastel Nagomi Art. The workshop combines practical demonstrations, guided hands-on activities and an introduction to the background and philosophy of Pastel Nagomi Art.
Participants will have opportunities to ask questions and receive guidance throughout the workshop while working at a beginner-friendly pace.