Paint a Pastel Portrait from Life at the National Arts Club
October 14, 2026 · 6 PM
National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park South, New York
An all-levels pastel portrait class with a live model, instruction, and demonstrations exploring rhythm, repeated shapes, and visual flow in portraiture.
Paint a pastel portrait from a live model with instruction and demonstrations for all levels; the model fee is included.
Join us for an inspiring evening of **pastel portrait painting from a live model** at the historic **National Arts Club in Gramercy Park**! ✨ **New students: Try your first class for $43!** This week we’ll explore **Rhythm in Drawing & Painting the Portrait**—how movement, repeated shapes, lines, and visual flow can bring more life and expression to your portrait. Whether you’re picking up pastels for the first time or you’re an experienced artist, you’re welcome to join. I’ll provide instruction and demonstrations throughout the session while you work from our live model. 🎨 **All levels welcome** 👤 Live model 🖍️ Pastel instruction & demonstration 📍 National Arts Club, Room 204, NYC + Zoom 🗓️ Wednesday, September 30 ⏰ 6–9 PM ✨ Drop-ins welcome **Price:** First class $43 • Single class $53 • 6 classes $258 *Model fee included.* This class is offered through the **Pastel Society of America (PSA)**. **Register:** [psaoffice@pastelsocietyofamerica.org](mailto:psaoffice@pastelsocietyofamerica.org) **Payment:** [https://www.pastelsocietyofamerica.org/payment-donation/](https://www.pastelsocietyofamerica.org/payment-donation/) Please mention **Fang Sullivan’s class** when paying.