Djeco Painting Workshop Ballerina Inspired by Degas, 8+ years, oil pastel crayons, paper

The "Balerina Inspired by Degas" painting workshop by Djeco invites children on a journey into the world of art using oil pastel crayons, with illustrations inspired by the style of the great Impressionist master Edgar Degas. The child gradually adds colors, layering them to create lights and shadows, and the dancers come to life on the boards. It is an accessible introduction to Degas's work, through a contemporary illustrator's interpretation of several of the great master's works.

The set contains 8 illustrated boards measuring 20 x 20 cm, organized as 4 designs x 2, along with 12 highly pigmented and intensely colored oil pastel crayons. The explanatory booklet that accompanies the workshop offers information about the artist and the artistic movement to which he belongs, as well as detailed step-by-step instructions so that any beginner can easily follow the working technique.

Oil pastel crayons allow for pleasant and expressive work: the colors are applied in successive layers, can be blended directly on paper, and render rich textures similar to oil paintings. Through this process, children discover how to build the volume of an image, how to achieve contrasts, and how light and shadow transform a simple silhouette into a ballerina in motion, just as they appear in Edgar Degas's works.

The product is made of paper and cardboard. Adult supervision is recommended while the child is playing, and it is advised to read the product label carefully before handing the toy to the child. The workshop is recommended for ages 8 to 99, being suitable for both children and adults who want to explore art.

Frequently asked questions

What does the painting workshop contain? It contains 8 illustrated boards of 20 x 20 cm (4 designs x 2), 12 oil pastel crayons, and a step-by-step instruction booklet.

From what age is it recommended? It is recommended for ages 8 to 99.

What is the product made of? The boards are made of paper and cardboard.

Who is the inspiration behind the illustrations? The illustrations are inspired by the style of the great Impressionist master Edgar Degas, reinterpreted by a contemporary illustrator.