Advanced level courses for design professionals
Whatever part of the design industry you work in, colour is a fundamental part of design
Continued professional development is a key factor in keeping up with the latest colour and fashion trends. These teaching sessions will open your eyes to the power of colour enabling your company to reap the benefits with new and repeat business.
Why should you do this course?
If you have a tendency to stick to tried and tested colour schemes for fear of upsetting clients, or lack confidence when presenting your design solutions this course will enable you to confidently use pattern, texture and colour to create dynamic and interesting design schemes.
Step outside your colour comfort zone
Understand how to use colour in unexpected places, the more your confidence grows the more you will feel like experimenting with colour and pattern.
If you love working with colour but…!
‘‘I tend to stick to safe neutral colour combinations.”
This course will give you the confidence to create more adventurous colours schemes from bold bright hues to saturated dark moody palettes.
“I’m only used to specifying colours from one paint company so don’t feel confident selecting colours from other suppliers.”
This course will give you the confidence to specify any brand of paint.
“I am not confident using speciality paint finishes, like stone paint or French colour washes.”
This course will give you the know how to be able to specify unique paint finishes for your projects.
“I would love to be more adventurous with colour but don’t know how?”
Throw out the rule book on colour and myths and learn how to create unusual and dynamic colour combinations with confidence using the colour wheel.
“I don’t know how to use colour effectively to enhance the scale proportion and atmosphere in a space?”
You will learn top tips on effective use of colour to give the illusion of changing the scale and proportion of a space.
"I thoroughly enjoyed the course taught on colour by Catherine. I thought I was fairly savvy with colours but this taught me a lot. The course was an eye opener when it came to all things colour-wise, texture and pattern combinations, bold and bright neutrals etc.. A full day of so much learning and fun.
It really has already helped me with projects I am working on and will do so in the future. Catherine’s expertise on the subject is very useful indeed and she has a wealth of knowledge. I found it to be a very beneficial course to attend and would highly recommend to anyone in the industry to do it and no doubt come away having learnt something new."
- Juliet, Interior Designer
Learn how to make a subtle palette edgy using pattern and texture
This course will help you understand how and why pattern is a fundamental part of design and teach you how to mix different pattern sizes and styles of patterns and textural combinations to add visual interest and depth to a space.
“I am not confident using too many patterns in case it looks too busy”
This course will give you confidence to ramp up the pattern avoiding matchy matchy schemes and dull uninteresting colour schemes.
Improve
Communication
Expand your terminology, learn how to connect and captivate clients through colour and design vocabulary, helping you present your ideas with confidence to win clients over and generate new business
Confidence is key when specifying colour and pattern. This course will take you out of your comfort zone and enable you to select dynamic and interesting colour and pattern combinations.
“I lose confidence presenting my colour schemes to clients.”
Understanding and being able to verbally communicate using creative colour vocabulary and design terminology will enable you to captivate clients.
"I believe, having completed this course that I will be able to offer a deeper range of information and possible ideas to clients."
- Jane
What we offer
Advanced colour training to enhance confidence for the designer increasing business, and satisfaction in your work.
Participate in group exercises using different materials. Finish the day with a class presentation and critique.
You will leave this course with a new confidence and knowledge in colour that will help you present more exciting options for your client projects.
1 – 2 Day Group design courses for companies online or onsite.
Individual courses
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(Minimum of 6 attendees per course)
Learning outcomes
Over this course you will learn key confidence and communication skills enabling you to confidently deal with your clients
Understand how to implement colour to give the illusion of changing the scale and proportion in a space
Refresh your skills on colour theory enabling you to have the confidence to create dynamic and bold colour and pattern combinations
Enhance your communication skills using descriptive and designer vocabulary