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Color and Color Chart Workshop
By training with method, the eye can broaden its field of perception.
Paris-Ateliers / BOTZARIS (Paris 19th)
About
Beginners and advanced students
Objective:
Knowledge of color is one of the foundations of the painter's profession and the arts and crafts. An artist or artisan must know how to analyze, compose, transcribe, and talk about it. Color can be learned.
Based on the teachings of Johannes Itten, a professor at the Bauhaus, you will learn the theory of the 7 contrasts, how to use different colors, how to recreate an existing tone, and how to harmonize a set.
You will thus be able to answer various questions encountered during your work and create your own tones.
Completing a series of exercises and various color charts will help you with your different projects.
The exercises will be supported by examples of paintings and creations.
Technical sheets will be distributed or explained during the course.
This workshop offers a complete exploration of color through theory (color wheel, Itten's contrasts) and practice (mixing, color charts, color matching).
Participants will experiment with color harmonies, contrasts, and tonal variations through progressive exercises and concrete projects.
They will thus develop a better command of colors and painting techniques.
The detailed program can be found at this link.
Instructor: Laurence Louis-Lucas
Number of places: 10 students
Price: €450 (Paris Ateliers enrollees receive a 10% discount on workshop prices)
Professional Training Price: €1200
Dates: from February 8 to 12, 2027
Hours: from 10 am to 5 pm, with a lunch break between 1 pm and 2 pm.
Information by email at public@paris-ateliers.org or at 01 44 61 87 80.
Our take on this event
Stop settling for guesswork and finally master the science of color in this hands-on workshop. Guided by legendary Bauhaus theories, you will develop a sharp eye for harmonies and create your own professional-grade color charts.
The Colour and Colour Chart workshop, hosted by Paris-Ateliers in the 19th arrondissement, offers an in-depth exploration of chromatic theory from February 8 to 12, 2027. Open to beginners and advanced artists aged 16 and up, this five-day course focuses on analyzing, composing, and harmonizing tones based on the teachings of Johannes Itten. Under the guidance of instructor Laurence Louis-Lucas, participants will create practical exercises and colour charts to refine their artistic skills. The sessions run daily from 10:00 to 17:00, including a lunch break. Please note that attendance is capped at 10 participants.
Held at the Paris-Ateliers Botzaris location, this workshop led by Laurence Louis-Lucas is designed for anyone aged 16 or older interested in mastering the complexities of colour. Drawing inspiration from Bauhaus theories, the curriculum balances conceptual learning with hands-on application. Students will investigate the colour wheel, the seven contrasts of Itten, and specific mixing techniques to develop their own personal palettes.
The course takes place from Monday, February 8, to Friday, February 12, 2027. Classes run from 10:00 to 17:00, with a scheduled lunch break between 13:00 and 14:00. Throughout the week, the group of 10 participants will work through progressive exercises and produce technical colour charts, supported by provided documentation.
The standard fee is 450 €, with a 10% discount available for current members of Paris-Ateliers. A professional training rate of 1200 € is also offered. Given the small class size, early booking is recommended to secure a spot for this immersive technical experience.
