The Gillis Center Pastel Workshop

The site and buildings that form the present Gillis Centre hold a wide and varied interest for secular, church and architectural historians.

The history of the Whitehouse site can be traced back to the 15th century when property comprised a small estate on the outskirts of the city. Over the following centuries, the Whitehouse became connected with the outbreak of the Great Plague and accusations of witchcraft. Also, the Whitehouse holds some 18th century literary associations with some important works written within its walls.  The ecclesiastical history of the site goes back to 1834 with the founding by Bishop James Gillis of the first post-Reformation convent in Scotland.

Gillis Centre is situated near the city centre in peaceful grounds.   Individuals are welcome to use their bed & Breakfast facilities.   Street directions can be found here  Finding the Gillis Center

 An introduction to soft pastel, the "Chocolate" of the painting mediums, this is a workshop for students beginner and intermediate levels.  Special emphasis will be placed  on the working qualities of the various products available to the artist and Dianna's techniques for their use.  Instruction will be tailored to the students' individual levels.

2 Day workshop  June 29 & 30, 2006 9:30 to 4:30 daily Cost:  £135 plus supplies Contact Dianna at:  ponting@ponting.com back