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De-mystifying Colour Theory

Saturday, 23 March '24   10am – 12pm GMT
Online
12 spaces available
De-mystifying Colour Theory

This is an online event.

Joining instructions will be provided after booking.

Details

Colour theory can be incomprehensible to some people but it’s invaluable for successful design. This workshop offers an easy framework to understand the relationships between colours better, it shows how colour can be used to the artist’s best advantage and develops an awareness of the visual effects of particular combinations. We will carry out several practical exercises, take an analytical look at how artists use colour to create different effects and consider which colour wheel is most useful for you. By understanding colour theory you will develop the ability to use colour effectively and confidently, and to achieve your design intentions

Instructions

You’ll be able to do some of the practical tasks but not all of them in the time. There will be interactive discussions to participate in, which will enhance your understanding.

It may be quite difficult to work along with me as you’d be measuring, marking, cutting and folding at the same time as watching how to do it all, so I’d suggest watching and then have a go yourself, referring to the recording for anything you missed first time around.

You’ll be asked to mute your sound, but there will be opportunities to ask questions and contribute to the processes.
After booking your place PDF handouts will be emailed to you 3 days before the workshop date. The recording cannot be downloaded but will be available to view for 30 days afterwards.

Any links sent to you should not be shared with anyone else, as per the Ts & Cs, thank you.

Materials list:
• A post card/illustration/picture in a magazine that you like
• Watercolour paper of 300 gsm or heavier – any surface. This can be cut/torn into smaller pieces of about A5 size
• A4 sheet of cartridge paper
• Masking tape
• Scissors and stick glue
• Not good quality paint brushes for mixing paints
• One type of paint – whether watercolour, gouache or acrylic – use only one type but in the following colours (or equivalent):

  • Scarlet lake/cadmium scarlet
  • Alizarin crimson or magenta
  • Cerulean blue
  • Ultramarine blue
  • Lemon yellow
  • Cadmium yellow
  • Zinc or Titanium white

Tickets

Cost
12 available
£25.00

Online event information

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