Interior Design – the Power of Colour 28 to 29 Mar 2026 with Adrienne Chinn

Interior Design

Ref: D2D38343

Location: London

£300

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About this course

This is an intensive and inspirational two-day course presenting colour from a new perspective. It is a standalone course for anyone wishing to gain a better understanding of this fascinating subject and to use colour more confidently and effectively.

Course Description

This intensive and innovative two-day workshop on colour is a standalone course for anyone wishing to gain a better understanding of this fascinating subject and to use colour more confidently and effectively.

The course is a highly enjoyable and inspirational mix of lectures and hands-on, creative experimentation. Each day will be varied, moving from inspirational lectures to creative workshops where theories will be tested through practical application.

Topics covered:

See colour from a new perspective. It’s obvious when you think about it: by understanding the mechanism of colour vision, colour theory itself makes more sense.
What impact does a colour scheme have on your brain?
Why does this affect how you feel about colour?
How can you use this knowledge to inspire colour experimentation?
What are the basics of colour theory?

Taking a very different approach, the course considers:

Physics and Physiology – how colour travels as light, and how this colour information is interpreted by the eye
Illusion and Contrast – how the physiology of the eye responds to colour in unexpected and exploitable ways
Colour Theory – including the colour wheel, colour terminology, colour harmonies, use of accent colour, colour saturation and modification
Colour Psychology – theories of the emotional impact of colour
Colour and Culture – the relevance and significance of local colour associations
Inspirational Colour – instinctive responses to colour and the creation of original palettes of colour, finding and using abstract motivations
Future Colour – colour trend forecasting

Course Materials

Included

The College will supply all of the materials and equipment required for the course, including use of paints.

What students need to bring

Please bring your laptop or tablet as course notes may be shared digitally.

Additional information

Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio.

Timetable

Student registration: 9.30am - 10am
Course teaching: 10am - 4.15pm
Morning teaching: 10am - 1pm
Lunch break: 1pm - 2pm (lunch is not included)
Afternoon teaching: 2pm - 4.15pm (15 minute break)
Teaching finishes: 4.15pm

General Information

Short courses are open to anyone aged 18 and over. The course fee covers tuition and materials where stated. You will need to bring all other items listed under the Materials to bring section.

Refreshments

Coffee and tea are included in the course fee, but you will need to bring lunch with you to eat in the refreshments room. There are also plenty of other local venues to purchase food.

Access

If you have any specific access needs, we will need to know about your access requirements in advance. Please tell us about your needs in confidence by emailing: [email protected] This venue has steps to the front reception, with limited access via a side gate to the ground floor. There is a small lift to higher floors or stairs.

Safety

Short course students are required to sign a safety compliance form as part of West Dean Health and Safety regulations.

Refunds and cancellations

Please refer to our terms & conditions below.

Disclaimer

The information given is accurate at the time of publication. However, West Dean College reserves the right to cancel or amend courses if circumstances require.

Terms & Conditions

Tutors

Adrienne Chinn

Adrienne is a tutor at West Dean, London and Sussex campuses. She has taught interior design courses at West Dean for many years and is also a published author of historical fiction, having written five novels for Harper Collins, including the international bestseller, The English Wife, which reached #2 in Canada and was a USA Today bestseller.