About the Workshop

This workshop was designed for anyone interested in taking their color studies to the next level through guided experimentation with nuanced chromatic themes and motifs. During the class we’ll create a small series of collage studies that play around with unique palettes, color contrasts, and color harmonies that emerge from paint-mixing prompts rooted in color theory principals. Alongside these exercises, each participant will create their own visual library of color references based on individual preferences and findings to use as fodder for exploration.

One of the goals of the workshop is to assist in springboarding future projects. If desired, students can use class time to develop palettes for a body of work intended to be completed in a larger format or in a different medium, for example, as a planning phase for ceramics, a quilt, a series of paintings, etc.

Open to practicing artists, craftspeople, designers, and general color enthusiasts alike, the only “pre-req” for this class is a foundation in color mixing and basic color theory. I recommend taking Experiments in Color (my basic color theory class) first if you’re new or returning to color studies after a break.

On Materials:

For this class, we will primarily work with traditional gouache to hand-mix colors to use for a series of cut paper collages. Other mediums can be used if desired! Participants bring their own paint, brushes, mixing palettes, some paper and scissors. Other collage materials will be provided. A link to the materials list with specific details will be emailed after sign up.