Creating a Masterpiece Lessons in Pastel Review and Giveaway
Have you ever used pastels?
I thought they were just crayons until I listened to Sharon Hofer from Creating a Masterpiece – Lessons in Pastel explained they they are actually oil paints that will stain white couches and floors. Guess who has a white couch with 5 kids?
I set aside an afternoon for art class. In fact, we had an art week. My kids and I both had a blast!
We started the week with “Country Rooster” Lessons in Pastel by Creating a Masterpiece. Sharon Hofer is the teacher that my kids could follow as if she was in the living room with us. My youngest, a very busy, never sit down for more than 10 minutes 6 years old boy had no trouble following along.
We were able to stop and rewind the DVD if we needed to hear the instructions again. My children were able to ask me questions and since I had practiced on my own rooster before the kids did – I was able to help.
The only problem….
The only problem (which isn’t really a problem unless you are like my husband and HAVE to follow all instructions) was finding the same color pastels that she used. Our local craft store didn’t carry the same brand, so we had to guess which was the closest color with the pastels that we owned. Thankfully, pastels are very forgiving and easy to blend if you choose the wrong color.
I asked my children what they learned:
- 14 year old – “How to blend pastels.”
- 12 year old – “I learned how many colors are used to paint something.”
- 11 year old – “How to sketch.” She went on to paint a Palm Tree with pastels.
- 8 year old – “That pastels should be broken into small pieces.”
- 6 year old – “That even I could paint a rooster.”
Guess what?!
Creating a Masterpiece wants to give one of iLoveMy5Kids a FREE DVD!
If you would like to win leave a comment on this blog post telling me if you have ever painted with pastels. One comment per family please. You must be 18 and older to win. And The Winner Is will be selecting a winner after April 2, 2013. Only residents who have a US mailbox. No international winners, sorry – Charlie.
Blessings to you! You are loved!
No couches were hurt or harmed in anyway creating this art project.
I have never used them yet, but it’s something I’ve been wanting to try. Infact, I just bought a set of pastels tonight! Now I’m looking into something that can teach me how to use them, so this would be great!
we haven’t but would love to try!
We haven’t used pastels yet, but I absolutely love the idea of a teacher via dvd. Sounds like a great resource!
I have. My kids love art.
Hi! I’ve never been good at art.I feel intimidated so tend to leave art out of our homeschooling 🙁 My kids would love to try this. Hope we win!!
I have not but my children have used chalk pastels and enjoyed them.
I used chalk pastels in high school and absolutely loved them. I am not a fan of oil pastels, though. They really are just extra greasy crayons, lol.
We’ve never used pastels; one of our guys seems to prefer Sharpies. Talk about a mess…! 😉 My kids love art – this looks like a fun project! Thanks for sharing!
We have not used pastels, but want to. We bought them and now just need to know what to do with them!
We have never used pastels, I would love to add some color to our lives
We have not used them but would love to give them a try!
I have never nor have my kids ever used pastels before… this sure would help add better art experience to our homeschool. 🙂
It’s been years since I used pastels, but I know my girls would love this! It would be fun to introduce them to a new art medium!
We have used pastels several times in our homeschool. Also, we participate in an “art day” once a month and we used pastels there as well.
I myself have not…our son loves to draw and paint and sculpt…so this would be an awesome prize to win.
I have a budding artist who would love this! Thanks for the opportunity.
I have used pastels some, but only two or three times with the kids, and they really enjoyed them.
I do not have much experience with pastels. My husband has a set from his drawing years in high school that I have been wanting to use with our children. Thanks for your review.
I used pastels in college, but I have not tried it with the kids yet.
Hi – just found your blog! Love it…fellow homeschooling mom here! My girls used pastels just this year on a project from Kiwi Crate. They love them! Thanks for the giveaway!
Melissa
I have not used pastels but I know that we would enjoy it very much!
I have not used pastels … been intimidated to try them because of the “mess.” This DVD with her instruction may help me get over that! Thanks for the chance to win.
Wonderful art! We use chalk pastels for our chalkboard wall. You have inspired me. Thanks! Betty Jo
I have used pastels but my children haven’t. I am thinking it would actually be a fun Easter gift for them. Some pastels and art pads…
I bought Mike’s Inspiration Station DVDs and have yet to break into them. I think it will be our summer project…. I’m not artistic or crafty, and the mess… well, God is teaching me to get over that! I think they would enjoy the pastels! Thanks for stopping by yesterday!
I am very interested in the art video thing! we haven’t used pastels yet. I think Cassia would really enjoy it. Do you know if there are any similar course with pencil drawing basics?
I used oil and chalk pastels in projects for my middle school art class (many years ago…), and have also used them here and there with personal art projects. We looked at the Creating a Masterpiece website a few weeks ago and would LOVE to be able to get a DVD to teach us different art techniques and skills.
I have never used pastels. I am sure we would love to in our homeschool class. 🙂
I have not used pastels. My daughter’s favorite subject is art so I know she’d enjoy learning how to use them 🙂
I have never used pastels, however we were blessed to find a brand new set at a second hand store and purchased them for our classroom. We would love to win a DVD to show us how to use them.
I have used pastels once in art class in college. I love art and so do my children. We would absolutely love to learn step by step how to do something like your roosters. Hope I win!
I have never used pastels but my little ones love to color!