Fine Art Class
Cardinal Study - Charcoal & Pastel
Join Cheri Sorensen for a hands-on Charcoal & Pastel Cardinal Class focused on creating a beautiful cardinal while learning how charcoal and pastel can work together to create depth, texture, and vibrant color.
Cheri will guide you through the process step by step, with instruction on proportions, shading, highlights, feather texture, blending, and layering color. You’ll learn how to use charcoal to establish form and values, then incorporate pastel to bring the cardinal’s distinctive red plumage to life.
Date: December 19, 2026
Medium: Charcoal & Pastel
Class Length: 4 hours
Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged.
Come ready to create, learn new charcoal and pastel techniques, and leave with your own beautiful Cardinal Study.
NOTE: The image above is for example and illustration purposes only and is not the exact artwork that will be completed in class.