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 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 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. 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 * Payments options Cancellations Policy Our cancellation policy depends on the course you have booked. Weekly courses and one-day workshopsCancel at least 72 hours before your course starts to receive a full refund, course credit or a free transfer to another available date. Cancellations made within 72 hours will receive course credit instead. Intensive courses of five consecutive days or moreCancel at least 7 days before your course starts to receive a full refund, course credit or a free transfer. Cancellations made with less than 7 days’ notice will usually receive course credit instead. We are unable to offer refunds for missed classes or non-attendance. View terms and conditions Book 2 courses at the same time for 10% Off* Copy code to clipboard Book 3 or more courses for get 20% Off* Copy code to clipboard *Please note 2ORMORE & 3ORMORE - this offer cannot be redeemed against our One year, 3 Month Courses , Private tuition, Tasters, or Resident Companies i.e. Choirs, Musical Theatre or Dance companies. It cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. 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