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Throwing Light on Colours - A Hands-On Workshop

“Why do two colors, put one next to the other, sing? Can one really explain this? No. Just as one can never learn how to paint.”

Pablo Picasso

Date(s):

May 22, 2022

For Ei ATS Gold/ Silver/ Bronze Scholars;

Grades 6, 7 in 2022-23


This hands-on  workshop will explore the Concept of Colour through questions and discussions, and a variety of practical activities, including Science Experiments and DIY activities.


Topics that will be addressed include:

  • What gives Colour

  • How do we see / perceive colour ( Colour is not absolute )

  • Colours in Nature

  • Natural Dyes & Synthetic Colours

  • Additive Colours  and Subtractive Colours ( Light Sources & Pigments )

  • Where is the colour ( Object / Light / Eye)


Sample Activities include:

  • Colour Mixing using Spinning Tops

  • Make your own paints from Nature

  • Fabric Dying with flowers, seeds and roots

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