Course Overview
Master the principles of colour theory, tonal balance, and undertones so you can choose every shade with confidence — including selecting the perfect white for any space.
The Art of Using Colour in Your Home – Inside and Out is an engaging one-day workshop that explores how colour transforms both interior and exterior spaces. You’ll learn how colour affects mood, light, and proportion, and how to create balanced, harmonious colour schemes that work in real-life settings.
Ideal for homeowners, renovators, stylists, and design enthusiasts, this practical workshop provides clear, hands-on guidance to help you make informed colour choices and apply them confidently throughout your home.
Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney, including Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mount Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde.
What you will learn
Course Outline
Topics include:
- Colour theory fundamentals
- Understanding and identifying undertones
- Selecting the right white
- Tonal scale and balance
- Universal colour schemes
- What is Pantone?
- Developing effective colour schemes
- Choosing a colour scheme to suit your home
- How light affects colour
Course Outcome
Students will gain a deeper understanding of how colour works in interiors and practical tools that can be immediately applied to real projects.
By the end of the workshop, participants will feel confident in their colour selection and understand how to create the right palette to suit their home, both inside and out.
What you need to know
Entry Requirements
No prior experience is required. This course is suitable for adults with an interest in colour and decoration.
What You Need to Provide
- Notepad (preferably an A4 visual diary)
- Pen
- Scissors
- Glue stick