Colour Theory - Petersfield Library - Monday 16th, 23rd, 30th June and 7th July 2025 - 10.00am

Colour Theory

Petersfield Library

Monday 16th, 23rd, 30th June and 7th July 2025

10.00am to 12.00pm

A comprehensive introduction to understanding and using colour in painting.

• Gain an improved understanding of colour application
• Use different media to apply paint and express the colours and the impact of their use on the atmosphere of any painting
• Examine colour by understanding the benefits of using a limited palette through to the joy but difficulties of using an extended palette
• Break colour down to its key fundamentals when looking at and applying paint to create a piece of art
• Create three self painted colour mixing charts taking account of elements such as hue, chroma, tone and temperature
• Learn the key fundamentals of maintaining colour whilst adjusting for light and dark and what the real purpose of white and black is in painting

Colour has always enriched our lives and led us to see the beauty of nature more fully.  Capturing that same sense of awe in a painting is both difficult and frustrating at the same time and its easy to reach for whatever colour we think we see and apply that randomly to our work. Yet more often than not, we are disappointed with the result we achieve. This course is about not only understanding colour in a more rounded fashion but also and more importantly for painters, its about understanding the application of that colour and the impact of that decision making to our work

Who is this course for: As this is Part 1 of the colour course it is aimed at both beginners and improvers. Individuals looking to develop their creative skills to gain an understanding of foundation skills, over informal fun sessions

Previous knowledge or experience: None required except lots of enthusiasm, willingness to learn and a desire to have fun. This is a foundations learning course and is designed to help you develop your skills no matter what type of painter you are

How will I learn: This is a relaxing and friendly course with opportunity for plenty of note taking and  step by step demonstrations.  You will be gently guided through different painting activities, starting with key foundations that you would normally only gain at expensive workshop type painting activities. Each week will focus on specific elements and will build to practical exercises that will enhance your understanding of colour in painting. The focus is on practical application of colour, colour mixing and opportunity to write notes from an experienced artist

How will I be assessed: Through observation, questioning, discussion and peer/self-evaluation

What shall I bring:
Watercolour paint: My preference is to use good quality brands such as Windsor and Newton Artist Professional paints (not students)
or using Jacksons Art artist paints.
( https://www.jacksonsart.com/jacksons-artists-watercolour ) (Jacksons art supplies are online at www.jacksonsart.com).
TUBE Colours are as follows:
·Titanium White
·Chinese White
·Yellow Ochre
·Windsor Yellow or Cadmium Yellow
·Light Red – This is the actual name
·Windsor Red or Cadmium Red
·Alizarin Crimson
·Transparent Oxide red – (Old Holland brand)
·Cobalt Blue
·Ultramarine Blue
·Raw Umber
·Burnt Umber
·Neutral Tint
·Ivory Black
Brushes – I would recommend Jacksons Art icon (https://www.jacksonsart.com/jacksons-icon-sable-synthetic-brushes-700-702-
777 ) Or Jacksons Studio - (https://www.jacksonsart.com/jacksons-studio-synthetic-watercolour-brushes-503-505-506)
Brush sizes and types
Rounds – Various sizes
Flats – I use 1/2in flats
Filberts – I use various sizes
Quills – Size 8
Wash brush - Use various sizes
However for this course you will a minimum of one of each type
Paper – I use Fabriano 280gsm at a minimum but you maybe able to buy a paper from alternative suppliers but please look at
300gsm as a preference –with a measurement of A3 size or close to this size
( https://www.jacksonsart.com/fabriano-watercolour-paper-sheets )
YOU SHOULD ANTICPATE USING AT LEAST 10 SHEETS
Kitchen Towel – I recommend Blitz
Although it is unlikely that you will get paint on your clothes, you should dress accordingly with the expectation that you will!

Next steps: Colour Theory - Part 2 or other courses with your tutor, Russell Bignold

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• 5 working days or more before course starts a full refund will be issued
  

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