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Brenda is a pastel painter first and foremost. When time allows, she shares her artistic skills and unique way of looking at color with students so that they can create a work of art during the workshop. A school visit from the pastel painter, Brenda Ferguson, consists of three eighty minute classroom workshops, usually two in the morning and one in the afternoon. Having worked in public schools for many years, Brenda knows how to connect with students. A sample workshop is below. The school must provide the pastels and Brenda provides the professional grade pastel paper and also the subject matter for the still life. The fee is $500/day (or $400/half-day) plus travel from Dixmont, Maine. |
Jump to the top of this page A workshop visit to Mrs. Bailey's fifth grade, the class of Lucas Ferguson, Brenda's son.  Etna-Dixmont Elementary School May 20, 2004 |
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| We talked about art, listened to music, painted pastel still lifes, and the best part was when we were done creating, we ate the pears with cinnamon dip * while we enjoyed and complimented each other's work. A wonderful and inspiring class. Enjoy their artwork.  |
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| * Brenda's Cinnamon Dip Click for Printable Recipe |
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| Makes 1 cup Combine all ingredients and beat until smooth. Refrigerate. Serve with fruit slices. |
Ingredients 8 ounces cream cheese 2 Tbsp. milk 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 Tbsp. brown sugar 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. nutmeg |
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| Taylor and Deanna |  |
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Nicholas |
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Steven's Pair |
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Table Two |
| Jade's Pair |  |
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Lucas Ferguson with Lucas' Pair |
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Table Two Samantha's Pair Lucas' Pair |
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Table One Mrs. Bailey paints too. |
| Rebecca Working |  |
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| Kate's Pair |  |
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| Mrs. Bailey with her Fifth Grade Class and Their Pastel Art |
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Jump to the top of this page Some of the Thank You Letters to Brenda |
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Dear Brenda, I really appreciate you visiting our classroom. The students fully enjoyed being able to create with pastels. They all listened and applied what you taught. You are not only a wonderful artist, but also teacher. Our art work is hanging in the hall and has had many compliments. Thank you again. From Vicki Bailey PS I am also inspired. |
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Dear Mrs. Ferguson, Thank you for visiting our class! You really inspired me. You are a great artist! The best thing I learned during our visit was that even for great artists it is still hard for them to picture a picture in your head. Thanks. Deanna |
Dear Mrs. Ferguson, Thank you for your help. It was very kind of you to help us with our art. I learned a lot of things when you came for example I learned shadows can be different colors not just black and gray. Well, thank you again. Your friend, Katie |
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Dear Mrs. Ferguson, Thank you for coming in and giving us an art lesson. I really enjoyed it. Thanks for teaching us to paint and blend pastels. Thank you for teaching me. I was so inspired that I went home, took out my pastels and drew. I had so much fun! Thanks, Nicholas |
Dear Mrs. Ferguson, Thank you for coming to teach our class how to see different colors in our still life. You inspired me to look deeper into myself and the still life. You inspired me to paint what I saw and how it doesn't matter if it doesn't come out perfect the first time as long as you do your best. From, Samantha |
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Dear Mrs. Ferguson, Thank you for coming into our classroom. You helped me learn that everyone has there own personality. I also learned to shade the colors. Sincerely, Steven |
Dear Mrs. Ferguson, I learned that you use sand paper for a piece of paper. I use chalk pastels a lot. Thank you for coming! It was fun. Lucas Note: Lucas is Brenda's son. |
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Photos by Brenda Ferguson |
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| Email Brenda about a school visit brenda@brendaferguson.com Brenda Ferguson 298 North Road Dixmont, ME 04932 207-257-4215 www.brendaferguson.com |
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