“How do I mix this color?” This is the class to learn the answer! Focused more on the technical aspects of seeing, matching, and mixing than on the finished painting, this class will show you how surroundings, lighting, and shadows affect the colors we see, and how a simple blue is made up of many different blues.
Using a palette knife and only 8 colors to assure that you are doing as much mixing as possible, we will learn to see and mix all colors. Keep in mind our paintings in this class are learning tools, not works of art. We will look at a single object in different color surroundings and lighting and focus on capturing the subtle changes in every part of it. Students will leave with a greater understanding of seeing, mixing, and choosing the color in the world around us.
We will supply paint, but students need to bring items from the supply list below.
MONTHLY TOPIC BREAKDOWN:
September: Mixing Colors
October: Seeing Color
November: Color Theory and Choosing Color Palettes
SKILLS TAUGHT IN THIS CLASS:
-Understanding how to mix color
-How to see changes within color
-How surroundings affect color
-Understanding Color Theory
-Choosing Color Palettes
SUPPLY LIST TO BRING TO FIRST DAY OF CLASS:
Palette knife - https://www.dickblick.com/items/blick-painting-knife-1116-x-3-916-painting-style-15/
Rag or Blue Shop Towels
9x12 Pad of Canvas paper with at least 10 sheets
https://www.dickblick.com/items/strathmore-300-series-canvas-paper-pad-9-x-12-10-sheets/
2 - 8x10 canvas or panels
Palette Paper https://www.dickblick.com/products/blick-studio-disposable-palette-pads/
THERE WILL BE NO CLASSES THE WEEK OF THANKSGIVING!!!!
LOCATION:
Visual Art Institute 2900 S 300 W, South Salt Lake, Utah
Please park on the NORTH side of the building and enter up the ramp to the front office. It is the really colorful side of the building.
INSTRUCTOR:
This class is taught by Kindra Fehr. Learn more about our instructors at https://www.visualartinstitute.org/art-faculty
DROP-INS:
This class IS open for drop-in students. Students can register online for a specific date or purchase a Flex Pass. Everyone is responsible for bringing their supplies for the class.
REFUND POLICY:
We are only able to offer refunds up to 2 weeks before the start of class. We do not offer refunds or credits or make-up classes to students who miss class.
TRANSFER POLICY:
We may be able to transfer you to a different class depending on space availability.
CLASS CANCELLATION:
We find that students learn better in larger groups. If we feel the number of registrations is too low to promote a good learning environment, we may cancel the class. In the event we cancel a class, we will reach out to you as soon as possible.
TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:
We try to make our classes as accessible to everyone as possible. We are able to offer a limited number of tuition assistance scholarships each term. You can complete an application on our website or call our office for assistance applying. Applications are available in Spanish and English.
MULTI-CLASS DISCOUNT:
When you register for more than one class, you can receive a discount up to 10% per class! You must call and register through the front office for this discount.
ADA ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMMODATIONS:
Our classrooms are ADA accessible. Some courses may involve tasks or activities that may be difficult for individuals with limited strength, difficulty bending over, and sitting or standing for long periods of time. We are happy to work with students to find solutions to make their experience positive and doable. For example, wheel throwing takes arm strength and bending over the wheel. Students may work on hand-building projects instead of throwing. Please reach out to our office to discuss your needs.
DIFFICULTY REGISTERING?
Please call our main office for assistance! 801.474.3796 or email us at [email protected]
Participants must be 12 years to 110 years old when the program starts.
Registration starts on 05/01/2026 and ends on 12/01/2026.
Please contact Visual Art Institute if you have any questions.