COLOUR PLAY WORKSHOP

"Bravely Be Hue" FREE colour play workshop with Calgary artist Michele Doucette and gallery owner Irma de Visser

With the help of a sweet and generous donation from a young, budding artist, and fan of the gallery named Ryder (and his lovely parents), Michele and I are teaming up to offer a free Colour Play Workshop for kids aged 8–12. It’s happening during Centre 64’s Kaleidoscope Arts Festival on Saturday, September 20—and thanks to their generosity, we’ve got the perfect space to host it.

Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025.

Time: 9:30 am - 1:30 pm.

Duration: 4 hours (including a 15-min break).

Ages: 8–12.

Group Size: Maximum 15 students.

Class Format: Hands-on studio workshop.

Location: Centre 64, 64 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley, BC.

Learning Goals

1. Learn how the colour wheel works.

2. Mix primary colours to make secondary and tertiary colours.

3. Understand warm and cool colours.

4. Discover the difference between hues, shades, tints, tones, and values.

5. Explore complementary colours and how they create contrast.

6. Use colour to express emotion and tell a story in a painting.