Interior Design – the power of colour with Adrienne Chinn

Ref: SSW36012

Location: West Dean
£349
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About this course

This course is a short weekend with a timetable variation: 10am-5pm on Saturday and 9am-4pm on Sunday.

This is an intensive and inspirational two-day course presenting colour from a new perspective. It 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.

Course Description

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

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

Timetable

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.

General Information

Tutors

Adrienne Chinn - tutor at West Dean College

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.

Accommodation

Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.

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