A selection of plates printed with brightly coloured and metallic gold geometric patterns.
Event

Centre for Open Learning: Understanding Colour

24 Apr – 26 Jun 2025, Thursdays 11:00 – 13:00

National Museum of Scotland

£215 for 10 sessions

About Centre for Open Learning: Understanding Colour

This course offers an introduction to the uses of colour using the National Museum of Scotland’s collections.  

We will examine objects from the Art & Design, Natural Science and Science & Technology galleries to consider the role of colour in our world. Students will be shown some simple techniques to record the colourful images, creating a lasting reminder of their studies. 

National Museums Scotland are delighted to host a new term of University of Edinburgh Short Courses – a great way to explore our collections with experts. 

This course is led by Karen A Clulow BA MA FSA Scot, and will be taught within a range of galleries in the National Museum of Scotland.

Accessibility and facilities

We want everyone who comes to our museums to enjoy their time with us and make the most of their visit.  If you have any access requirements, please email us in advance at PublicEvents@nms.ac.uk.  

Museum entrances

There is level access to the museum via the main doors to the Entrance Hall on Chambers Street and the Tower entrance at the corner of Chambers Street and George IV Bridge. 

Lifts

Lifts are available to all floors of the museum. 

Toilets

There are toilets on most levels of the museum, including accessible toilets and baby changing facilities. There is a Changing Places (U) toilet in the Entrance Hall on Level 0. 

Assistance dogs

Guide dogs, hearing dogs and other recognised assistance dogs are admitted.

Find out more about our access information.

Centre for Open Learning

The University of Edinburgh Short Courses are presented by the Centre for Open Learning. Full information is available on the booking link above, or you can contact the Centre for Open Learning on 0131 650 4400 or COL@ed.ac.uk 

No prior knowledge is required. Find out more about Short Courses at the University of Edinburgh.

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