Introduction to Colour Theory
1 day course
26 January & 2 September 2026
10am – 4pm
£95 including all materials
Expand your knowledge and confidence using colour with this fun and informative day exploring Colour Theory and how it can work within your printed images. Learn simple colour theory using a colour wheel as a guide, mix opaque and translucent colours. Experiment with different colour palettes. Continue to explore colour theory through creating abstract coloured monoprints.
Course structure
• Explanation of principles of colour theory with examples
• Learn the principles of colour mixing
• Experiment with mixing and transforming colour
• Work with different colour palettes to prepare monoprints
• Print your plate using the etching presses and hand-burnishing techniques
Pre course information
No preparation required.
Experience level
Suitable for anyone from a creative background interested in how to use colour effectively. Open to all abilities.
Maximum 8 places
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For all courses except CPSC Certificate course
Full payment of the course fee is required when booking a place. A reserved place is not secure until full payment has been received.
If for any reason you are unable to attend, we will refund monies paid minus a £20 admin fee, as long as you cancel your place more than 1 month before the course start date.
For CPSC Certificate course
Payment for Term 1 is required when booking a place. A reserved place is not secure until this payment has been received. Payments for Terms 2 & 3 will be due at the end of the previous term. Payments for Terms 2 & 3 will be due before the first day of each term.
If for any reason prior to the commencement of the course you are unable to attend, we will refund monies paid minus a £20.00 admin fee, as long as you cancel your place more than 1 month before the course start date. Once you start the course on Term 1 you have committed to all 3 terms. Course transfers are at the discretion of Curwen Print Study Centre.
There is an option to book your place for £100 deposit. If you choose this option your place is secured. The balance of term 1 will be due 20 working days before the start of the course. If you cancel more than 20 working days before the course start date, we will refund monies paid minus a £20 admin fee. If your place is not cancelled during this timescale, and the balance is not paid then the deposit is non refundable. All other Terms & Conditions remain the same.
Curwen Print Study Centre reserves the right to cancel courses – a full refund will be made in these circumstances.
