Color Theory for Modern Quilters

Learn how to build a color story for your next patchwork project with modern quilter, Heather Jones. This course begins with a basic overview of the color wheel and how quilter’s can use it to understand the interaction of colors in patchwork– a particularly helpful skill when you’re trying to pair prints with solids. Heather also teaches fun exercises for getting outside of your comfort zone, and suggests fascinating sources for further research. Learn how to:

• The basics of the color wheel
• The meaning of terms like “hue”, “intensity”, “tint”, and “shade”
• How different colors behave when they are next to each other in patchwork
• Exercises for creating color palettes using everyday items
• Ideas for further learning: The Interaction of Color by Josef Albers, The Interaction of Color App for iPad

What you’ll get:

• Step-by-step expert instruction from Heather Jones on color theory
• 4 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
• The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students