The Science and Sociology of Color
Why do most fast food chains have logos that are red and yellow? Why shouldn’t you paint your bedroom orange? How do you really make the color “robin’s egg blue”? Come learn about these and many more tricks of the psychology and sociology of color theory.
In this interactive art-based class, we will explore color theory basics, common traits of color choices throughout modern society, and even experiment mixing paint. From advertisements to your own apartment decorations, you will learn about the scientific and social aspects of color theory!
This class requires a $5 fee to cover paint materials.
Location
The Third Floor/Slim's Diner
4201 Georgia Ave. NW
Washington,
DC
20011
Neighborhood: Petworth
Classes will take place on the third floor. Enter through the side door on Ninth Street NW. This location has stairs, but no elevator.
Past event
Instructor
Diana M. Lautenberger is a graduate from the Corcoran College of Art + Design (now the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design at the George Washington University) with a Master’s in Art Education. During her time at the Corcoran, she student taught at various D.C. public schools and led object-based art making workshops at the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Diana focuses her gallery-based educational sessions on a mixture of art history and mixed-media making. She enjoys leading workshops to teach about the incredible qualities of art, color, and design in everyday life. Diana graduated with a bachelor’s in both Art History and Political Science from the University of Redlands in Southern California.