This intensive and innovative two-day workshop on colour is a stand-alone 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

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, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes).

Timetable for 2 day, short weekend courses

Saturday, session one: 10am-1pm & 2-5pm. Please arrive by 9.45am.

Sunday, session two: 9am-1pm & 2-4pm.

Lunch and tea/coffee is included.

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