Create your first PanPastel painting with just five colors and a touch of magic.
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Enchanted Mushroom: An Introduction to PanPastel
A free soft pastel lesson for curious creatives ready to get started with ease and confidence
Ready to explore the magic of PanPastel, but not sure where to begin?
Enchanted Mushroom is a beginner-friendly soft pastel class designed to give you a smooth and inspiring introduction to this unique medium—no overwhelm, no guesswork.
Inside this free class, you’ll learn:
How to get started with just five PanPastel colors for a low-cost, approachable first experience
A simple color mixing mini-lesson to help you stretch those five colors and build confidence
How PanPastel is structured and how to layer it for rich, glowing results
How to use a few carefully chosen pastel pencils to enhance details and support your painting process
Which tools, paper, and materials work best (including Dawn’s curated 12- and 24-color beginner palettes)
Practical tips to help you stay relaxed and inspired as you explore this unique medium
You’ll also receive:
A printable PanPastel Starter Pack
A complete supply list with links and recommendations
A high-resolution line drawing to trace and start painting right away
Whether you’re brand new to pastels or simply curious about PanPastel, this free lesson is the perfect place to begin.
Let your creativity bloom—starting with one enchanting mushroom.