Time to draw with oil pastels
21 Apr 2026, 17:30 - 18:30
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Join fellow RCN members online for a fun, relaxed, and accessible oil pastel workshop led by nurse and artist, Yayen.
This Time to Draw with oil pastels session is a fun, relaxed, and accessible workshop led by Yayen. Participants will be introduced to oil pastels as an expressive and intuitive medium, learning a range of simple techniques that encourage play, experimentation, and self-expression. Through guided exercises, participants will explore mark-making, colour layering, and texture, gaining more confidence with the medium. The session is suitable for all levels with a focus on processes and techniques.
Materials list
- Oil pastels (any brand such as Pentel; a basic set of 8 colours or more is sufficient – please note: oil pastels, not chalk pastels)
- Paper (thicker paper preferred, but A4 or larger regular paper is fine)
- Pencil
- Barbecue stick or any pointed tool (for scratching/sgraffito)
- Cooking oil or baby oil (only a few drops will be used)
- Cotton or tissues (for smudging)
- Paper tape (optional)
Please note that you will need a set of basic oil pastels to participate in this online workshop. We have a limited number of oil pastels available to pick up for free in person at RCN HQ, 20 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0RN.
Yayen
Yayen is a migrant nurse from Palawan, Philippines, and a visual artist based in the UK. His practice explores migration, care, identity, and resilience, drawing from lived experience and stories gathered through collaborations with healthcare workers and institutions. One of his mediums in his mixed media works are oil pastels. You can view some of his works at yayenart.com/embersofcare.
How to join
This event will be hosted on Zoom. Details on how to access the zoom link will be sent to you via the RCN email. We do not record "Time To" events, as they are based on participation. For more information about what to expect when attending an event, take a look at this guide.
This is an event for RCN members only.
Image: Yayen
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RCN Library and Museum
rcn.library@rcn.org.uk
0345 337 3368
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