Color Me Curious
Art Foundations | Explorations in Use of Color
Life in full color.
Join us for a 2-hour hands-on painting workshop that introduces the basics of color theory which is a foundational skill taught in art school. In this class, we’ll learn about the color wheel, color mixing, and building a palette, which are all essential to making great art. We’ll then set out on a playful journey to create a colorful work of our own. Example compositions will be provided to guide the process + stoke your imagination.
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The art foundation of color, or color theory, explores how colors interact, the emotional and visual effects of color combinations, and how to use hue, value, and saturation to create harmony, contrast, and depth in art. Colors are important for setting the mood and artists often use colors strategically to complement their works.
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Pretty much everywhere. But think Tiffany Blue, Louboutin Red, UPS Brown . . . they’re all recognizable.
Artists use colors in the same way. For example:
Vincent van Gogh – Bold, vibrant yellows, blues, and oranges with high contrast
Claude Monet – Soft pastels and luminous colors to capture light and atmosphere
Pablo Picasso – Limited blue tones during his Blue Period, then warm pinks and earth tones in his Rose Period
Georgia O’Keeffe – Earthy reds, soft pinks, and desert-inspired neutrals
Mark Rothko – Deep, layered reds, oranges, purples, and blacks for emotional intensity
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Guided group demonstration
Personalized instruction
Premium 12 x 16 gallery wrap canvas
Workshop guide
Shared class supplies (brushes, paints, etc.)
Fresh, frameable art compositions
Deeper understanding of art history
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AGES | All ages welcome but 13+ is recommended to benefit the most from instruction.
PREREQUISITE | None. No prior artistic skill required, either.
ARRIVAL | Please allow an extra 15-30 minutes for mingling to ensure you are settled when instruction begins.
ATTIRE | Heavy-duty canvas aprons are provided for class, but because accidents happen sometimes, we do recommend wearing clothes that you don’t mind getting a tad messy.
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TO BOOK | Click here to book a painting event at the location of your choice. Once your booking is confirmed, a 25% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your event.
RESCHEDULING + CANCELLATION POLICY |72-hour notice is required for a 75% refund of prepaid class bookings; bookings may be transferred to a future class before the 72-hour notice timeframe by contacting events@painterly.co. If cancellation or a request to rebook occurs after 72- hours before the start of class, no refund will be provided regardless of reason (note: this policy enables Painterly to protect our artist instructors, who are directly impacted by last-minute cancellations).
