Home›Art & Drawing›How to draw classes›Drawing with Colour Drawing with Colour BOOK NOW DETAILS BOOKING & TIMETABLE VENUES TUTORS Discover the power of colour as you explore blending, layering, and composition to create expressive, vibrant drawings. Our immersive Drawing with Colour Classes are designed to enhance your drawing skills through the transformative power of colour. You will dive into a deep exploration of colour theory, shading, and light effects, teaching you to use colour to create narrative, mood, and vibrant realism. You will learn to blend, layer, and create texture using coloured pencils, pastels, markers, and mixed media. Each session focuses on different aspects of colour drawing, starting with foundational materials and techniques and progressing to their application in expressive, realistic compositions. You will have guided exercises that will teach you to create depth and form through shading, capture textures with various mark-making techniques, and use colour to express powerful emotions. By the end of the drawing course, you will have a comprehensive portfolio and a personal project that demonstrates your newfound confidence with colour. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS COURSE Bring your drawings to life with colour, and learn how blending, layering and composition can create vibrant, expressive artwork. Build confidence using colour in your drawing practice Experiment with coloured pencils, pastels and markers Learn how colour can create mood, atmosphere and storytelling Develop stronger blending, layering and shading techniques Understand how colour theory can support more effective compositions Explore texture, depth and dimension through mark-making Create a personal project that brings your new skills together Use the course as a springboard into further drawing, painting or mixed media classes Colour Theory Explore complementary colours, contrasts and harmonies, helping you make more confident creative choices. Blending and Layering Learn how to blend, layer and build colour gradually to create richer, more dynamic drawings. Shading and Depth Use colour to create tone, depth and dimension, helping your drawings feel more vibrant and complete. Texture and Mark-Making Experiment with marks and materials to capture different textures, from soft fabrics to reflective surfaces. Expressive Colour Use colour to convey mood, atmosphere and storytelling within your compositions. Personal Project Create a personal drawing project that brings together the techniques and skills developed throughout the course. Classes Starting Soon Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 08 Nov 2026 Sun 10:00-16:00 1 day Barbara Beyer City Academy, Farringdon £110.00 Book Now 08 Nov 08 Nov 2026 £110.00 Day:Sun Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:1 day Tutor: Barbara Beyer Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE View All Classes × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close Want to learn more? Continue your creative journey with one of the courses below. Develop your artistic skills, explore new materials and techniques, and keep growing your own creative style. Speed Drawing Drawing on Location Drawing for Mindfulness Your Art Supplies City Academy's art studio has everything you need to get creative. All materials, including paper, brushes and other art supplies, will be provided. BENEFITS OF ART CLASSES Browse Courses You can filter Courses by month and tutor Month All Months Tutor All Tutors Barbara Beyer Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 08 Nov 2026 Sun 10:00-16:00 1 day Barbara Beyer City Academy, Farringdon £110.00 Book Now 08 Nov 08 Nov 2026 £110.00 Day:Sun Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:1 day Tutor: Barbara Beyer Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close ADD ME TO THE WAITING LIST If you'd like to be added to the waiting list for 'Drawing with Colour' fill in the form below and we will contact you if a space becomes available. First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone Number * PAYMENT OPTIONS ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833. CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 38 Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4RNCheque - You can also pay by cheque by filling out this form (click here) and posting it to the address above. CANCELLATIONS POLICY We offer a full refund or full credit if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend. Please note bookings are non-transferable after 72 hours.(For more information please see our terms and conditions) 10% DISCOUNT AVAILABLE If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course. City Academy, Farringdon Closest Station: Farringdon Closest Bus Stop: Hatton Garden View Details Get Directions All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you, they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class. Barbara Beyer View Profile
