OIL PASTEL TECHNIQUE for grade 3-5 [Winter Spring 2026 / Syosset]

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
• $510 tuition per session
• $80 material fee

TERM CALENDAR
• WINTER 2026: Mon, Jan 5 - Sat, Feb 28, 2026
- Winter break: Mon, Feb 16 - Sat, Feb 21, 2026
• SPRING 2026: Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Jun 15, 2026
- Spring break: Mon, Apr 6 - Sat, Apr 11, 2026
- Memorial Day: Mon, May 25, 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
• Winter 2026 / Session 1: Mon, Jan 5 - Sat, Feb 28, 2026
• Spring 2026 / Session 1: Mon, Mar 2 - Sat, Apr 25, 2026
• Spring 2026 / Session 2: Mon, Apr 27 - Mon, Jun 15, 2026

SCHEDULED CLASS DAY & PERIOD
1. Mon, Period 2
2. Wed, Period 2
3. Fri, period 2
4. Sat, period 1
5. Sat, period 2
6. 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.