INTERACTIVE COLOR MIXING WORKSHOP: With Mark Saenger May 17th 2026
May 17th 10am - 4pm $135.00
Take off at least 3 to 5 years of struggling to mix.
Get as “hands-on” as possible as we mix a lot and learn about
colors in this fun and informative workshop.
Topics include:
* How to mix the color you want.
* Mixing colors we can’t identify.
* Warm colors Vs Cool colors
* Understanding a color wheel,
* Understanding color choices for your palette.
* Color schemes
* Physics of color & light
Morning Session:
We will start off with Color Theory. This is an important starting
point for everyone. The science of color mixing. This will give you
the understanding of how to think about mixing colors you want.
Some FUN mixing exercises that strengthen the theory we just
went over.
Mark will also do a demonstration.
Afternoon Session:
Students will all work on mixing colors with help from Mark. We will be mixing colors to match specific colors used in painting. Students can also work on a small painting using a limited palette from a black and white reference wrapping up all the things learned during the day. You will leave this workshop with a better understanding of the why's and how's of color mixing !
Supplies :
Bring the colors you use on a regular basis. ( acrylic or oils )
Palette paper or palette
Bring a palette knife that you can mix with
Brushes you have and use
8x10 canvas
Color wheel