‘Atmospheric Street Scenes’ pastel course

One day pastel course
Sunday 25th October 2026
At Stoke Canon Jubilee Hall, Stoke Canon, near Exeter, Devon, EX5 4AP

Creating a sense of space, capturing warm light, and how to simplify architecture. How putting figures in your street scenes can help create life, atmosphere and a sense of scale.

We will also look at how to simplify perspective, and how the ‘less is more’ approach really helps to bring street scenes to life.
This will be a course to suit all drawing abilities apart from complete beginners. Everyone can progress at a pace they are happy with.

Materials are included in the course fee. We will be using Unison Pastels, charcoal, and a variety of surfaces. You are welcome to bring your own materials if you prefer to use them. We will have plenty of room to spread out in the hall.

Photographic reference Please bring your own reference photographs to work from, but don’t worry if you do not have any, as I have quite a lot to choose from!

Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided during the day, but lunch is not provided on this course.