OIL PASTEL TECHNIQUE for grade 3-5 [Fall 2026 / Manhattan]

The Oil Pastel Technique curriculum guides students through systematic steps to understand the characteristics of the materials. It emphasizes the soft and blendable nature of oil pastels, teaching methods to express depth and richness of color. Additionally, the curriculum includes techniques for using oil pastels in combination with watercolor, allowing students to create works that incorporate multiple mediums. It aims to foster diversity and expertise by introducing new mediums.

COURSE OUTLINE
• In-person learning
• Session-based enrollment *
• for grade 3-5
• 2-hour long class
• 7 classes / 7 weeks (1 session)
• 8 students max. per instructor

TUITION & FEES
• $530 tuition per session
• $80 material fee

TERM CALENDAR
• FALL 2026: Wed, Sep 09 - Mon, Dec 21, 2026
- Thanksgiving break: Mon, Nov 23 - Sat, Nov 28, 2026

BELL SCHEDULE **
• MON - FRI
- Period 2: 4 pm - 6 pm
• SAT
- Period 1: 10 am - 12 pm
- Period 2: 1 pm - 3 pm
- Period 3: 3:10 pm - 5:10 pm

SCHEDULED SESSION
• Session 1: Wed, Sep 09 - Mon, Oct 26, 2026
• Session 2: Wed, Oct 28 - Mon, Dec 21, 2026

SCHEDULED CLASS DAY & PERIOD
1. Wed, period 2
2. Fri, period 2
3. Sat, period 1
4. Sat, period 2
5. Sat, period 3

* The course begins and ends on the specific session schedules. You can still enroll in the course in progress when it remains open - please see the availability from the dropdown list.
** Some courses have slightly different bell schedules and they can be found in the class schedule.