IS THE CLASS ONLY FOR ARTISTS?
Many of the people who sign up for it are artists, but it is for
everyone who would like to know more about color. Artists will
find it fun and useful, and so will anyone else who is curious
about color.
ISN'T COLOR INTUITIVE? SHOULDN'T YOU JUST TRUST YOUR OWN FEELINGS
ABOUT IT, AND GO WITH YOUR INSTINCTS IF YOU'RE AN ARTIST?
Yes and no. Color theory is intuitive, and it's great to trust
your judgement when you're painting or designing in color. But
there is also a great deal of knowledge and information that's
been worked out over the years by artists (and scientists) exploring
basics of color theory. An understanding of color theory can solve
many problems and questions faced by artists, and make it easier
to express what you are wanting to in your paintings and compositions.
Once you know the basics, you can decide to break the rules if
you want to.
IS IT REALLY POSSIBLE TO LEARN THE BASICS OF COLOR THEORY IN A
SINGLE CLASS?
Absolutely. You can learn things in just one class that will transform
your understanding about color forever. We'll not only learn about
color theory, we'll get some practice painting, playing with and
mixing colors, and learn how to paint washes, transparencies and
glazes... fun!
DO I NEED TO BRING ANY MATERIALS, OR BUY ANY IN CLASS?
No, all materials are provided by the instructor.
DOES NILS TEACH ANY OTHER ART CLASSES?
Yes. His Experimental College art courses include:
Drawing
for absolute beginners
Learn
to Draw Faces
Figure
Drawing
Cartooning
Drawing
Flowers
Perspective
for Beginners
(All of them are open to beginners)
I enjoyed this class very much and would take any classes that
Nils Osmar has to offer. He was well prepared and held my interest
the entire class time. (comment submitted online)
I could not think of anything to improve, this was a perfect day
for me. (comment submitted online)
Students did not have to be experienced. This was purported to
be a basic class, and it was. Instructor was patient and willing
to help those who needed/wanted help, and he did not go to fast
for the slowest in class (that would be me). Excellent intro to
materials, ditto on the materials supplied. (comment
submitted online)
This was an interesting introduction for me to color theory. (comment
submitted online)
Thanks for a wonderful, relaxing course. - Cheryl K., Seattle
I liked the hands-on opportunities to play with paints and color-
it really helped to understand how the colors work with each other
and what happens when you mix two colors together.
Lots of hands-on time to apply the concepts we learned about.
The instructor seemed interested in everyone's experience and
provided individual feedback and interaction. My favorite part,
in addition to learning the content, was learning about this new
medium, watercolor.
It was great, I loved it. I'll be taking your class in painting
flowers next. - Kathy J., Seattle
I'm amazed that we learned so much in one day, and it hardly felt
like a class. It was just fun, trying different things, mixing
colors, the guided exercises, seeing the really surprising things
that happened. I loved the information about mixing colors with
their complements to create earth tones... - Mickey L., Bellevue
The instructor was organized, kept things moving at a good pace,
covered all of the basics about color and answered all of the
students' questions. I would highly recommend his classes. - Terry
L., Kent
The instructor seemed interested in everyone's experience and
provided individual feedback and interaction. My favorite part,
in addition to learning the content, was learning about this new
medium, watercolor. - E.V., Seattle
An inspiring session for me...just what I was hoping for, and
more! - unsigned
I walked away with a strong understanding and confidence on a
subject that has eluded me for years. Great class! I wish
there were more classes such as this available, dealing with the
real nuts and bolts of art and drafting. - R.B., Kent
Nils Osmar is excellent both with beginning students and with
students who have some experience. - J.C., Seattle
I liked the hands-on opportunities to play with paints and color-
it really helped to understand how the colors work with each other
and what happens when you mix two colors together.
Nils, Just wanted to let you know that I completed my application
to the Game Animation Certificate program, and as of a week ago
received notice of my acceptance. One of my portfolio pieces was
a charcoal figure based upon one of the exercises from class -
and of course, I'd never touched charcoal before meeting you.
Thanks again for all the tips and encouragement! Your classes
really helped polish my skills and boost my confidence a great
deal. -- J.C. (Seattle)
Exploring Color is sponsored by the ASUW (Associated Students University of Washington) Experimental College, and is held on the U.W. campus in Seattle. It's a non-credit class open to everyone; you do not have to be a U.W. student to attend. The University of Washington is committed to providing equal access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accomodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accomodations, contact the Disability Office at least ten days in advance at: (206)543-6450/V, (206)543-6452/TTY, (206)685-7264 (fax) or email dso@u.washington.edu
To sign up by mail: You can sign up by mail at any time. To do so, click here to download the mail-in registration formThen fill it out and mail it to: ASUW Experimental College Box 352238 SAO 21 University of Washington Seattle WA 98195-2238 (Note: mail-in registrations won't be processed until June 23rd.)
To sign up online: Online registration for summer quarter Experimental College classes will begin on June 9th. (Please do not try signing up online before that time! Or you may end up in the spring quarter class instead.) We'll post a registration link here when summer online registrations begin.
To sign up by phone: Phone registrations for summer
quarter Experimental College classeswill begin onJune 23rd We'll
post more information here at that time.
Want an email reminder about registrations? To be added to the
instructor's email list, email Nilsosmar@gmail.com
You'll receive an email reminder when online and phone registrations
begin.
Whatever method you use to register, you will only be charged a $10 registration fee for each class you are enrolling in, when you sign up (or $5 if you are a UW student.) The course fee is not due until the first day of class.
Sponsored by the ASUW Experimental College:
Drawing
for absolute beginners
Learn
to Draw Faces
Figure
Drawing for beginners
Cartooning
Perspective
for Beginners: Drawing in Depth
Drawing
Clothing and Drapery
Exploring
Color
Beginning
Acting
Acting
in a Movie
Filmmaking
101
Writing
Fiction and Short Stories
It's
Time to Write Your Screenplay
Adobe
Photoshop
Sponsored by other schools *
Drawing
& painting Flowers
Drawing in
Ink
Drawing
comic books and graphic novels
Acrylic
painting for beginners
Drawing
with colored pencils
Documentary
filmmaking
Editing
tips & tricks for filmmakers
FX Makeup
for filmmakers
Improv
for beginners: acting without scripts
How
to make commercials & infomercials
Free
up your writing! (Beyond writer's block)
Writing
science fiction & fantasy
* click on the course title for registration information