Part two of a three-day immersive participatory experience combining colour history with hands-on discovery, hosted by colour researcher and trend forecaster Laura Perryman, founder of Colour of Saying, a Walthamstow-based research studio. 

Local colour researcher and trend forecaster Laura Perryman will open the doors to her working studio to the public for a special two-day "Colour Lab Open Studios" experience. 

This intimate format allows visitors to get involved in real colour research in action while learning the fascinating stories behind everyday colours that most people take for granted.

The Colour Lab, a special participatory workshop space, features four discovery zones spanning colour's timeline, from prehistoric cave pigments to cutting-edge bio-colours. Visitors can grind ancient pigments using traditional mortar and pestle techniques, discover why certain colour combinations have shaped civilisations, and glimpse sustainable colour innovation, including bacterial pigments and pH-responsive dyes.

Saturday focuses on historical foundations, exploring the stories behind everyday colours most people take for granted. Sunday ventures into sustainable colour futures, examining circular colour economy principles and environmentally conscious practices that will shape the industry's next steps. 

Slow down, observe, mix and create unique colours and understand more intimately how to work hands-on to create a mindful palette. 

Timed Colour Lab Workshop Sessions on both Saturday and Sunday will cater for various levels of engagement from guided colour story sessions, pigment-mixing, hands-on makers sessions (£15) to participants seeking personal colour consultations (£45). A community rate (£12) ensures accessibility for local residents, students, and seniors.

Booked Slots are available for The Colour Lab at the following times. Booking is required (10 participants per session)

Thursday 18th Industry Preview Day @11am-6pm
Saturday 20th Colour Mixing & Stories of Historical Pigments 1h Sessions @11am-12pm @1-2pm @3-4pm 
Sunday 21st 1h Sessions @11am-12pm @1-2pm @3-4pm

What's Provided🎨: colour mixing and painting tools, painting materials, aprons

Looking forward to seeing you there! 🎨🎨🎨🎨🎨🎨🎨🎨🎨🎨🎨🎨🎨🎨

The Studio will be open for free to drop by and see how we work between 10-4pm Saturday & Sunday. To take up a Colour Lab experience please book a ticket. 

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As Part of *****Colour Lab: From Field to Studio****
A three-day immersive participatory experience (19th-21st September 2025) combining colour history with hands-on discovery, hosted by colour researcher and trend forecaster Laura Perryman, founder of Colour of Saying. The events will showcase the research of a behind-the-scenes of a colour studio setting to the public for a special "Colour Lab Open Studios" experience at Switchboard Studios, part of London Design Festival 2025 and The William Morris Design Line. 

Laura's work as a colour consultant spans interior design, technology and lifestyle brands, translating nature-derived colour strategies into commercial applications. Based in Walthamstow's creative quarter, Colour of Saying represents the area's commitment to thoughtful research and innovative thinking.

Perfect for designers, makers, families, and anyone curious about the hidden stories of colour that surround us daily. All made possible my support from The Borough of Waltham Forest. 

More info can be found here for Friday's Part 1 Nature Colour Experience Tickets.

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Colour of Saying is a London-based design studio dedicated to empowering designers, manufacturers and the colour curious to harness colour and materials as agents of change. 

Founded by Laura Perryman, CMF designer, forecaster and author of The Colour Bible, Colour of Saying collaborates with businesses and brands internationally to champion the intentional use of colour for human and ecological good.

colourofsaying.com
@colour_of_saying