"Birds & Flowers: Realism in Pastel" with Robert Wortmann (February & March 2026)
BIRDS & FLOWERS: REALISM IN PASTEL
with Robert Wortmann
WHEN:
3-WEEKS
Fridays (1 to 4pm)
February 20, 27 & March 6, 2026
WHERE:
Art League Academy
(Located South-Island at 106 Cordillo Pkwy)
This 3-week pastel course is designed for artists with some experience, OR beginners, who want to focus on painting birds and flowers or gain more confidence with these subjects. Instructor Robert Wortmann will guide students through demonstrations and offer personalized instruction to help refine technique and composition. Participants will work from their own reference photographs, allowing for a more personal and creative approach. Enjoy a supportive environment that encourages growth, exploration, and artistic expression.
REFUND POLICY:
Ticket purchases to Art League of Hilton Head events are final. Refunds will not be given for missed or classes/workshops.
If a class or workshop is canceled by Art League of Hilton Head a full refund will be given.
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Skill Details: | This 3-week class has been designed for true beginners to the pastel medium. |
| Materials Included: | No materials are included in this class. A list of materials will be provided below: |
| Requirements: | SUPPLY LIST: Students Who Wish To Use Supplies For new pastelists who do not own supplies and would rather experiment with the medium before making the investment into purchasing your own, the instructor will provide you with the materials you need for this course for a $20.00 cash supply fee (due on day 1). IN ADDITION TO $20 CASH PLEASE BRING: An Apron A Sketch pad for notes and preliminary drawings Photos to use as references for your paintings Students Who Wish To Bring Their Own Supplies An Apron A Sketch pad for notes and preliminary drawings Nitrile Exam Gloves Paper Towels Blue Painters Tape Support to tape pastel paper to (foam board or canvas panel) that is larger than your paper PASTEL PAPER: Canson Mi-Teintes paper or Canson Mi-Teintes Touch are my favorites but there are many others. All work well. Size 8.5 x 11 inches, or size you prefer. SOFT PASTELS **NOT OIL PASTELS** You can never have enough pastels, so you should get as many as you can afford. But, if you are just beginning, I would start with Prismacolor Nupastels and then add half sticks of Unison, Sennlier, Terry Ludwig or Jack Richeson. Again, there are many brands and they will all work. Photos to use as references for your paintings QUESTIONS?: Please Email: Academy@artleaguehhi.org. |
| Instructor: | Robert Wortmann |
| Instructor Bio: |  When ROBERT WORTMANN was in the third grade, a tempura painting of his was selected to represent his school in a student exhibition at the Nelson Atkins Gallery of Art in Kansas City. Art was always his favorite subject in school. But he stopped taking art classes once he got to high school. After all, if you wanted to attend a competitive college, you had to take more practical courses, such as Latin. After graduating from Carleton College he attended the University of Kansas School of Medicine. During his career he was a rheumatologist and worked at six medical schools. About 30 years ago he began painting again, working with oils. But about twenty years ago he discovered pastels and has not looked back. His work explores nature using color to provide a pleasing emotional response form the viewer. Over the last few years Robert's work has received numerous awards. His paintings can be viewed at the Art League of Hilton Head Gallery and exhibitions of the Hilton Head Plantation Artists Association. Robert is a member of the Saxton River Art Guild, the Pastel Society of New Hampshire and the Pastel Society of South Carolina. |
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