This class offers a hands-on introduction to understanding and working with color in painting, both oils and acrylics. Students will develop practical skills in color mixing and application through guided exercises and demonstrations. Emphasis is placed on building confidence with color while exploring its expressive potential.

The workshop combines instructor demonstrations with active student participation, allowing participants to immediately apply key concepts in their own work. Over the course of this 3-hour session, students will explore:

• Foundations of color theory and the color wheel
• Techniques for accurately mixing and matching colors
• Methods for lightening, darkening, and adjusting color value
• How colors interact and influence one another
• Using color as a tool for expression