"Painting in Pastel: Open Subject" with Robert Wortmann (Jun & Jul, 2026)
PAINTING IN PASTEL: OPEN SUBJECT
with Robert Wortmann
WHEN:
3-WEEKS
Fridays (1 to 4pm)
June 19, 26 & July 3, 2026
WHERE:
Art League Academy
(Located South-Island at 106 Cordillo Pkwy)
Elevate your pastel artistry with personalized guidance from accomplished Art League instructor Robert Wortmann in this dynamic 3-week workshop. Designed for artists seeking expert mentorship and creative breakthroughs, this open-subject class offers the perfect blend of structure and flexibility.
Whether you're wrestling with a challenging work-in-progress or ready to embark on a fresh creative journey, Robert will provide individualized instruction tailored to your specific needs and artistic goals. From initial concept and composition through design principles and final execution, you'll receive comprehensive guidance at every stage of your artistic process.
The beauty of this workshop lies in its adaptability—choose any subject matter that speaks to you, work at your own pace, and attend all three sessions for a complete immersive experience, or drop in for individual classes as your schedule permits. Robert's teaching approach combines technical expertise with encouraging support, helping you overcome obstacles, refine your technique, and develop your unique artistic voice.
This class is ideally suited for pastel artists with some experience who are looking to advance their skills and gain fresh perspective on their work. That said, motivated beginners with a passion for pastels are warmly welcomed and will find Robert's patient, thorough instruction accessible and inspiring.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn in an intimate, supportive studio environment where your artistic growth is the priority.
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.
| Materials Included: | No materials are included in this class. A list of materials will be provided below: |
| Requirements: | SUPPLY LIST: PLEASE BRING 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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