Beginners colour courses
This course will stop you procrastinating about colour and pattern to give you the confidence to transform your home
Why do this course?
Do you play it safe when choosing colours and pattern for your home?
This course will give you the key skills to be more experimental with colour and pattern, inspiring you to reinvent your space.
Step outside your colour comfort zone.
Getting colour right lifts your spirits, colour can inspire, calm and excite you.
“I really struggle to identify colour pigments in neutral colours.”
Learn how to see the subtle undertones of colours in neutral products, lessening the risk of expensive mistakes, refunds and unhappy customers.
“I feel overwhelmed when trying to select colours for my home.”
This course will teach you the basics of colour theory and how to use the colour wheel to create tantalizing, colour combinations.
“I am fascinated by design and colour trends on Pinterest but don’t know how to integrate these ideas into my home?”
Gain insight into international trends, feel enlightened by fresh ideas and inspiring colour palettes and learn how these can create impact in your home.
"I certainly enjoyed it and appreciated your wonderful efforts for making the day so successful. I am feeling a lot more confident with colour choices and looking forward to working with a broader colour palette than I would of previously thought of."
- Danielle, Parnell
Take risks
Pattern adds depth, texture and a diversity of colour.
The visual and tactile impact that pattern and texture have on your home, is fantastic.
“I love pattern and texture but lack the confidence to use more than one pattern is case it looks too busy.”
Learn top tips on implementing different scales and styles of pattern in your home with confidence.
Create visual juxtaposition
One style of furniture can feel uninspiring, this course will help you understand the principles of juxtaposing different styles of furniture and accessories to achieve dynamic and unique results.
“I am scared to mix different furniture styles in case I get wrong.”
Learn how to implement an eclectic style in your home to make a statement. Choosing key furniture pieces, understand how you can pare these with vintage or modern styles to express your individuality in your home.
"I feel more confident now on using pattern, a great teacher very knowledgeable and easy going."
- Jo. Orakei
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course the students will be able to:
Understand basic colour theory and learn how to combine different colour schemes successfully using a colour wheel
Have an appreciation of how design and colour trends are forecasted in the design industry
Appreciate how to work with design styles successfully
Demonstrate a competence in the ability to use colour effectively in an interior space