Course Overview:
Explore the essentials of colour mixing in this flexible two-day short course, designed to help artists, beginners or advanced, develop confidence in colour mixing and application.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to create colour harmony using a limited palette
- Practical colour mixing using the principles of the Munsell system
- An understanding of the properties and behaviours of oil paints
- A structured approach to understanding the subjective nature of “simultaneous contrast"
What You’ll Gain:
- Confidence in analyzing and mixing colours accurately
- Improved sense of colour decisions in pictorial design
- Hands-on experience in applying colour theory to real studies
Format & Details:
- Duration: 2-day short course (can be taken over two consecutive or separate days)
- Schedule: Flexible – participants choose the dates
- Location: Edinburgh Atelier of Fine Art
- Materials: All materials provided
- Level: Suitable for all skill levels. Beginners Welcome.
"I really appreciated the flexibility and the way I was able to get answers I needed to questions that online videos could never answer"
- Facebook review
How to Book:
- Choose Your Dates
Select any two days that work for you—consecutive or spread out.
- Email Us
Suggest your chosen dates to hello@edinburghatelier.com
We'll check tutor availability and confirm your place.
- Confirm and Pay
Once your place is confirmed, you can pay securely through us.
All materials are included—no need to bring anything!
Short Course
-
1
January
2099
10.00am - 17.00pm
2
days
Instructor
Price
£
275
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