Color Theory for Painters 229
2 Seats AvailableColor Theory for Painters
Sessions:
6
Dates:1/23/2026
Discounts & Other Fees:
$5 Resident Discount
Instructor:
- Sue Cash
Meeting Times
- Friday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Description
In this course, learn how to improve and expand your understanding of color as it
applies to painting. This is a comprehensive painting class including drawing, techniques
and composition with an emphasis on color theory. We will work from a variety
of references, including still-life set ups, photo references, and sketchbooks. Each week
we will produce a different completed study painting. Work in your choice of media
(watercolor, acrylic, mixed-media, pastel) *Note: Due to room constraints, traditional
oils require special handling. Please contact instructor prior to class for protocols.
Additional Notes
Paint (this is a suggestion if you already have materials bring what you have):
- Medium-size tubes are fine
- Avoid large tubes
- inexpensive sets of tiny tubes
Suggested colors:
- Cadmium Yellow Medium Hue or Hansa, Indian, or Lemon Yellow
- Cadmium Red Medium Hue
- Alizarin Crimson
- Ultramarine Blue
- Cerulean Blue
- Zinc (Mixing) White*
- Titanium White – large tube*
* Whites are not needed for watercolor students.
Watercolor additional material:
- Brushes: set of assorted short-handled, synthetic white or golden taklon brushes, inlcuding flats, rounds and 1" flat wash
- Palette: Large, divided plastic mixing tray
- Paper: Pad of cold- press watercolor paper (11 x 14) for practice. Full sheet 140lb-100% rag cold press watercolor paper ( may purchase from instructor as needed)
Medium:
- Appropriate painting medium for acrylic or oils (depending on the student’s choice)
Brushes:
- Set of assorted synthetic, long-handled bristle brushes, including:
- #4 Flat
- #8 Flat
- #4 Round
Surfaces:
- Pad of canvas paper (9×12 or 11×14)
- Five (5) canvas panels or stretched canvases
- Minimum size: 9×12
- Maximum size: 12×24
Fees
- Class Fee $179.00
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