Colour Course

​With Artist Thomas Benjamin

These two courses offer a practical and in-depth approach to working with colour in painting. You can join either or both as there won't be overlapping information. Whether you’re starting out or looking to expand your range, these courses are designed to give you greater confidence and more control in handling colour.​

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Part 1 - 18th and 19th December 

10am - 4:30pm. £225

Getting to Grips with Colour

We’ll build a solid foundation in how colour works, both on the palette and in the subject. You’ll learn:

How to use the colour wheel in a practical way

Reliable methods for mixing colour on the palette

How to observe and judge colour relationships in your subject The role of tone, saturation, and hue in creating strong paintings Simple techniques for depicting light and achieving optical mixing

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Part 2 - 7th, 8th and 9th January 2026

10am - 4:30pm. £340

Developing and Deepening Your Use of Colour

For those who have completed Part 1, taken one of my previous colour courses, or already have painting experience. We’ll take colour further, exploring how it shapes the mood and structure of a painting. 

​Topics include:

Colour as an equivalent, not just a description; The interplay of composition and colour to create impact 

The power of limited palettes; Subdued versus heightened colour, and when to use each; How coloured grounds can transform a painting; More advanced approaches to optical mixing and glazing; A deeper awareness of light — from colour cast to reflections and luminosity

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To book this course directly with Thomas, please click here

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