McQuade Fine Arts will offer a  five-week studio class this fall at the
Lakes Region Art Gallery in Tilton, taught by juried artist Stephanie C. McQuade.
Pastels Beyond Basics will begin Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The
course is $200, and space is limited.

Pastels Beyond Basics runs for five consecutive weeks beginning October 6, with
sessions starting at 1:00 p.m. Week one reviews papers, pastels, mark-making, and tonal
exercises. For the remaining four weeks, students bring their own reference photos,
sketches, or ideas and work toward a finished piece with personalized instruction. The class
is open to artists new to pastels as well as those looking to refine an existing practice in a
studio setting.
The class is held at the Lakes Region Art Gallery in Tilton, New Hampshire. McQuade’s
teaching emphasizes a supportive, hands-on environment rather than lecture-heavy
instruction.
“We want to create a space where everyone feels confident picking up a brush, whether for
the first time or to take their work further,” said McQuade. “It’s all about exploring creativity
and enjoying the process.”

The class is 5 weeks long, cost $200 and will be held at:
Lakes Region Art Gallery, 120 Laconia Rd, Suite #300, Tilton, NH

Registration and class details are available at https://www.mcquadefinearts.com/art-classes.
Questions may be directed to Stephanie McQuade at stephanie@mcquadefinearts.com.