Understanding Colour Workshop

Experience level:

This art workshop is suitable for beginners to improvers as there will be guided instruction throughout. Attendees will be limited to 8 to ensure that everyone will receive individual support.

About the tutor:

The workshop will be led by Sharon Brookes who is the proprietor and lead tutor of Backbury House Retreats. She has a degree in Art, is a practising artist as well as a fully qualified art teacher with nearly 30 years’ experience of teaching in a range of educational settings.

The workshop timings:

The workshop runs from 1pm-4pm. Please arrive for 12:45 for welcome drinks.

Example of the workshop programme:

• Firstly, you will have opportunity to learn about the colour wheel and practise mixing colours with increased understanding of colour theory.
• You will learn how to successfully mix secondary, tertiary, analogous and complementary colours and how to use them to improve your painting skills.
• Lastly, you will complete a practice piece where you will apply your new-found knowledge to increase your proficiency in painting.

What’s included:

• Expert guidance by a fully qualified art teacher.
• Practical demonstrations and exercises on colour theory.
• A course pack to take home.
• All art materials to use on the day.
• Tea or coffee.

What you will need to bring:

Just yourself! We include all materials and refreshments for your convenience.