Connecting Colours, Diane Mayers

About The Workshop

Colours are static, but can be combined in ways that excite or disturb us, cause us to see or feel things differently, make us say “Wow!” or “Oh No!”

No two people actually see all colours in the same way, nor do they respond emotionally to colour in the same way. So what may please one person could disturb someone else. Many artists have used colour to calm, excite, provoke or surprise us.

This workshop will allow you to use combinations of colours, shades and tones to create images and patterns to please, puzzle, disturb or surprise.

Using pre-prepared simple computer code (in Python) you will create and explore visual images of your own. You will also learn a little about Colour Theory and try it out for yourself.

Biography

Diane Mayers is a maker and educator specialising in science, computing and technology. She has taught primary, secondary, further and higher education students and was Director of the Newham City Learning Centre for 10 Years where she commissioned, designed and taught courses for school pupils and local residents using technology, many including Art and Design.

Currently she is a STEM Ambassador running science and coding clubs in local primary and secondary schools. Diane volunteers as a supervisor on the Courtauld Institute Digitation project. In the last 15 years she has crafted using a variety of media from wool to paper to silver. Her interest in colour and form has developed over the last 5 years through attending a number of SPACE classes and workshops, and is inspired by the work of artist Bridget Riley, one of the founders of SPACE.

This holiday workshop is designed for Years 5-10 students (ages 9-15) who are interested in colour and the way that different combinations can alter the effect of an image. Participants will interact with computer code using a laptop/computer, mouse and a keyboard to create simple as well as more complex designs including Op Art.

All equipment and materials will be supplied.

How to book

Please email exhibitions@spacestudios.org.uk with the subject line: “Connecting Colours Workshops”, and include the following details:

• Full name
• Age
• Postcode
• Phone number
• Any health, medical or access needs
• Emergency contact / next of kin details

Please note all workshop participants must be supervised by a parent / guardian for the duration of the workshop.