Strip away the mysteries of color theory! Through visuals, discussion, experimentation, and application of theory, students gain an understanding of color in art. Psychological and scientific theories will be used to teach color relationships and mixtures. Students create compositions using colored paper, colored pencils, and water based paints.
Saturday 1/25 10:00am - 4:00pm & Sunday 1/26 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Cost: $160 ($145 for EAC members)
Monday Evenings 6:30 - 9:30
Painting Studio: Color Exploration
Bring richness; color and depth to paintings. Using a limited palette guided and inspired by color theory; students will implement techniques such as layering, optical mixture, broken brushstroke, and glazing to create complex, expressive color. Basic ideas about painting will be reviewed. Students will learn about materials and techniques in the medium of their choice, including gouache, acrylic, and oil. Students will learn to construct paintings with a variety of subject matter; using information about composition; color; gesture; and line.