Welcome to the
Pastel Society of Ireland Website
Our mission is to promote pastel painting, and other forms of dry media, including art created in charcoal, graphite and colouring pencils. The society was formed in 1988 by Sam Mateer as chairman, so artists sharing a passion for dry media could meet, and exhibit together. Explore to see all the artworks our society creates, news of upcoming exhibitions and events.
Enjoy!
We are welcoming new Associate Members!
If you would like to apply to join us, our next intake will be on
15th March 2025 in Belfast. Please apply through this form.
Deadline for applications: 8th March 2025. More details on the form.
Exciting New Workshop to be tutored by acclaimed pastelist - Mark Ivan Cole
26th and 27th April Clotworthy Art Centre, Antrim Castle Gardens, Antrim, Co Antrim
We just can’t miss this exciting opportunity to further our pasteling prowess with a weekend workshop, tutored by Mark Ivan Cole, visiting pastel artist from America.
Check out his website www.markivancole.com to see his dramatic mountain scenes or stunning tree portraits.
The workshop is themed - “Painting the Emotional Landscape” - identifying the emotions which draw us to a landscape; selecting the key elements that embody that emotion; creating a suitable composition; exploring techniques that will communicate those emotions to the viewer - and , thus, also to you!
Please book early as spaces are limited. Full members and associate members and non-members will be eligible to book their places.
Update: - This class is now fully booked.
However, If you would like to be put on a waiting list, in case someone is unable to attend,