Evening Art Club 'Colour Theory with Acrylics ' Focused Course (Adults 18+)

Class: Adults (18+) Focused Evening Course
Skill Focus: ‘Colour Theory with Acrylics’
Group Size: Maximum 8 students per course

Overview
During Evening Art Club, you will build artistic knowledge through sketchbook studies and technique pages, laying strong foundations in art practice. This four week block focuses on the principles and expressive power of colour theory. Together, we will explore colour wheels, experiment with harmonies and schemes, and investigate how colour choices affect the mood of an artwork. Alongside practical exercises, you will study artists such as Paul Klee and Sonia Delaunay, who used colour theory to striking effect. By the end of the course, you will take home a working sketchbook filled with your discoveries. All necessary materials and equipment will be provided by the studio, just bring your creativity!

Learning Aims
• Build practical knowledge of colour theory.
• Explore how colour choices affect mood and impact.
• Apply your learning in a personal abstract artwork.

Weekly Breakdown
Week 1: Investigation and creation of colour wheels.
Week 2: Experimentation with colour harmonies and schemes.
Week 3: Exploration of warm colours verses cold colours.
Week 4: Creation of an abstract, shape focused piece working with your own colour scheme.

Course Length
4 weeks (8 hours total)

If you would prefer to book directly using bank transfer, please email the studio.

Course Planning & Teaching
Our courses are thoughtfully designed and taught by Kitty, Creative Director and Founder of Springwood Barn. A fully qualified teacher with 17 years of experience, Kitty is fully insured, certified in First Aid, and holds an enhanced DBS check, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all learners.

Each project introduces students to a renowned artist and their creative influences, encouraging personal interpretation and creative growth. By drawing from both historical and contemporary sources, students build technical skill and artistic confidence, culminating in a unique and expressive final artwork.

This structured approach balances technical learning with creative autonomy, empowering students to experiment, develop their own style, and grow in their artistic practice.