Backbury House Retreats Events Calendar
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Understanding Colour Workshop – October

Understanding Colour Workshop – Event Details
Overview:
During this super informative understanding colour workshop, you will be expertly guided through the fundamentals of colour theory. You will have opportunity to explore the colour wheel, practise colour mixing as well as create a practice piece all designed to take your painting skills to an improved level.
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.
Access:
- We offer free designated car parking for up to 8 vehicles found next to our private road. The studio is then accessed by a short 2-minute walk.
- In addition, we also have parking for two cars found closer to the studio requiring reduced walking and no steps.
- Please note that our studio bathroom facilities are found on the first floor accessed by a set of stairs. However, we can arrange alternative ground floor facilities, with advanced notice.
For further details on access, please consult our studio facilities page. If you would like to discuss any access arrangements, please contact Sharon. You will find her contact details at the bottom of the page.
Directions:
Please see our full address and Google Map link at the bottom of this page. For your convenience, we will also send you detailed directions after you have completed your booking. In the meantime, you may also wish to refer to our Contact Us & Directions page for further details.