COMING ACTIVITIES…

Attention APS Members! Announcing Our Juried In-Person Members Show and 3 Day Figure Drawing Workshop with Margaret Dyer October 4 through November 8, 2024. Read More

“Finding Connection in the Landscape”

with Lyn Asselta – July 13, 2024, Workshop 1:30 – 4:30PM

Registration now closed

Lyn Asselta has considered the landscape her muse since she was a child. Growing up on the coast of Maine, where weather often changed by the minute, the effects of atmosphere on land and water were an everyday, mesmerizing occurrence. Learn More about Lyn Asselta and the Upcoming Workshop

Lyn Asselta, Artist

NOTE… that to view the morning DEMO or participate in the afternoon WORKSHOP, you must be a current APS Member. Current members will receive a link to the morning Zoom in their email. [The 2024 Membership Year started on January 1, 2024. ].

IF YOU WISH TO RENEW OR JOIN, click the “JOIN/RENEW” tab at the top of the page…or use the following link … http://www.appalachianpastelsociety.org/?page_id=142


NEW “E” SERIES … Adventures in Pastel!

CLICK HERE to learn about these free online Adventure Activities.

The general guidelines and details of the individual “Adventures,” and the resulting web shows are posted on the Adventure Page as they become available. At the end of each series, there is a drawing for a $100 DakotaPastels certificate for one of the participants. Adventures are released via email to current members on the THIRD WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 9am.

Dates for Adventures in the E SERIES:

  • Adventure E-1 ….. January 17, 2024
  • Adventure E-2 ….. February 21, 2024
  • Adventure E-3 ….. March 20, 2024
  • Adventure E-4 ….. April 17, 2024
  • Adventure E-5 ….. May 15, 2024
  • Adventure E-6 ….. June 19, 2024

THE DRAWING FOR THE PRIZE FOR THE “D” SERIES took place at the January 13, 2024 Member Meeting! The winner is… Will Evans! Congratulations! Enjoy your Dakota Pastel certificate! If you have questions about this APS Activity, contact Gary R and Nancy C with THIS FORM.


APS Plein Air Events

Next Event – APS Members – Plein Air Event
Saturday, June 8 2024, 9:30AM – Noon ( Download – PDF)
Place: Lake Tomahawk, 401 Circle Drive, Black Mountain, NC

On Saturday, June 8th come join us at Lake Tomahawk for our 3rd Plein Air Event. The arrival time is 9:30 or after, until 12:00 or later. It’s a beautiful spot with something for everyone. All levels are welcome. If this is new to you, please come and observe and bring your paints to try it out. Come out, paint and share your ideas with fellow pastelists. Restrooms and parking are available. Nancy Clausen will meet you there.

There will be an online show of the work that is done for this Plein Air Event. To be included you will need to send a photo of your painting to APSmedia828@gmail.com by 10 pm on June 9th. Please name your photo file: Lastname_Firstname_Title. Feel free to make any comments you would like about your Plein Air experience.

See past Plein Air Events and Shows by clicking the “Plein Air” tab at the top of this page. For more information, contact the Co-Chairs of Plein Air Events for APS: Nancy Clausen and Gary Rupp- Reach them by submitting the Paint Out Contact Form.


APS 2023 International Juried Online Show

CLICK HERE to see the SHOW, the OPENING Gala, the AWARDS!

If you are interested in purchasing any paintings in the show, use THIS FORM


Ongoing … APS Member-taught Classes & Workshops List

A list of links to classes and workshops taught by APS Members can be found on the following page … CLASS/WORKSHOP LISTING

If you are a current APS Member who would like to list classes or workshops that you offer, please use this FORM to submit your information.


Special … Resource Pages: (click topic below)

IN ADDITION to the special links below, there is a great depth of information ABOUT APS contained in this website! EXPLORE the TABS at the top of the page for more about our History, Shows and Activities. Be sure to look back at early Newsletters!

With the help of members (you out there!), the APS website is now providing some links to art-related online resources. So, please, share links to interesting online pastel or art information you have found. Include whatever information someone would need to understand how to use the site. Send your information via the webmaster contact form.




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