Course overview

In this workshop, you will delve into the fundamentals of composition, colour theory, and design with a festive holiday twist. You’ll explore how to use balance, contrast, and harmony to create visually striking, holiday-inspired artwork, perfect for the season. By experimenting with seasonal colour palettes—think warm reds and greens or frosty blues and silvers—you will discover how to evoke a joyful, wintry feel in your designs. Throughguided exercises, you’ll bring classic holiday themes to life, incorporating elements like snowflakes, ornaments, and cozy winter scenes to craft unique and eye-catching pieces suitable for holiday cards or decor.

Course description

In this festive course, you’ll dive into the fundamentals of composition, colour theory, and design with a focus on holiday-inspired art. We’ll explore how to use balance, contrast, and harmony to make visually captivating pieces that embody the spirit of the season. Starting with colour, you’ll learn to pair complementary hues—like traditional reds and greens or contrasting icy blues and warm whites—to bring vibrancy to your work. We'll also look at incorporating neutral tones to make focal colours stand out and add dimension. In composition, you’ll experiment with arranging elements like snowflakes, ornaments, and seasonal foliage, learning how to use lines of view to guide the eye and create engaging focal points. You’ll explore the impact of different layouts and spacing to ensure your designs are dynamic and well-balanced. Lines of view will also help direct the gaze across your artwork, enhancing storytelling and cohesion within your holiday themes. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a piece that’s beautifully composed and professionally polished, ready for use as a holiday card, decor, or gift. This workshop offers a unique chance to combine festive creativity with foundational design skills.

What financial support is available?

We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.

What other support is available?

All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.

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