Color Theory (Online, Tuition-Free)

Adult Tuition-Free Class | This program is completed

All levels welcome, recommended for beginners.

9/14/2021-11/16/2021

6:30 PM-8:30 PM EDT on Tue

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This course will provide a firm foundation in color theory. Topics will include qualities of color, methods of creating contrast, color illusions, and physical and optical color mixing. Students will develop a handbook of color exercises for future reference.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN IN THIS COURSE
1. Students will understand the difference between hue, value, and chroma to identify, compare, and contrast color qualities.
2. Students will be able to accurately mix colors using warm/cool primaries.
3. Students will understand how to use color to create mood and represent emotion.
4. Students will be able to use color to create illusions of depth, transparency, and reflectance.
5. Students will create a personal color handbook/manual to use for future reference.

• Participants must have a valid Fleisher membership.

  • This is an online class hosted through Zoom. We recommend that you download the free Zoom application on your computer, phone, or tablet in advance of the first class.
  • • 1 spiral bound sketchbook between 5x7 and 8x10 inches as preferred*
  • • ½ inch flat acrylic/watercolor brush (no oil bristle brushes!)
  • • 1 small round brush for detail work
  • • Palette paper pad
  • • Pencil
  • • Ruler
  • • Glue stick
  • • Scissors
  • • Acrylic paints (Liquitex basics preferred) or gouache in the following colors: Mars Black, Titanium White, Quinacridone Magenta, Cadmium Red Medium, Cadmium yellow medium, Cadmium yellow light, Ultramarine blue, and Cerulean blue

Marie Elcin has been teaching in both the children and adult programs at Fleisher since 2007. She has a BFA from Moore College of Art and Design and a Master of Art Education from Tyler School of Art, Temple University. She is a practicing fiber artist with a focus on embroidery, surface design, and printmaking.