Color Analyst Training Course

 
 

Have you ever considered starting your own business as a personal color analyst?

A decade ago, I was a stay at home mom with a small side business custom-dyeing fabrics. When I read about personal color analysis on a forum, it was all over - I was hooked. The following spring, I took a leap of faith and completed my color analyst training.

Now I’m lucky to spend my work days helping women, men, and children discover their very best and most authentic colors. I help women find their perfect red lipsticks. I help women and men put together cohesive outfits for photoshoots, business presentations, and even vacations. I built my business from the ground up, and I’d love to help you do the same.

I’m so excited to officially open my doors to students as a natural progression of my love for both teaching and color analysis. I completed my instructor training with certified Sci\ART instructor Terry Wildfong of Your Natural Design.

I’m thrilled to announce that I’m now accepting students for Your Natural Design Color Analyst Training in Kentucky!

 

About the Training Course

Preliminary Zoom Meetings

Before committing to training, we will share a short Zoom session to chat face-to-face. This is a great time to discuss any questions or concerns you have about training and your business. Our video call is also an opportunity to determine whether or not we are a good fit to work together, and whether embarking on a career as a color analyst is for you. By talking face-to-face, we’ll be able to cover information more quickly than by exchanging emails, including potential dates for your training session if appropriate.

The training course in brief

  • You will receive four days of one-on-one training with me. I do not offer group trainings.

  • Training hours are 8:30am - 5:30pm (estimated) each day. We will go out for lunch together each day. Cost of lunch is not included in your tuition.

  • You will have five draping models for your educational benefit. I strive to find models of different seasons and ethnicities whenever possible.

  • You will receive your own Personal Color Analysis, even if you have already had one from another analyst.

  • You will receive ongoing access to Terry Wildfong’s PCA guide and other exclusive analyst resources.

Tuition

  • Tuition is $3,200 in total.

  • 4-6 weeks prior to training, I require a nonrefundable deposit of $300 to cover the cost of your Munsell study materials, as well as your neutral gray analyst coat, client cape, and client headband/cap.

  • The remaining balance of your tuition may be paid via cashier’s check, either before or on the first day of training.

  • Additional training days may be purchased on request.

Drapes and color fans

  • Before you arrive for your training, you must purchase a set of the NDU test drapes from NDU Colors. You will pick your drapes up at training and will use them during the training course. This way, you are familiar with using your own drapes before you ever take your first client.

  • NDU test drapes are $2600 plus taxes and shipping.

  • NDU test drapes are approximately 18” x 34”. Test drape sets include 4 Key drapes, 4 sets of True season drapes, and 8 sets of Neutral season drapes.

  • You will see and work with the NDU color fans, swatchbooks, and posters during your training.

  • Please note that I will not train using drapes from another system.

Luxury Drapes

  • Luxury drapes are optional, but may be purchased from NDU Colors at any point. Luxury drapes assist greatly with helping your clients envision their season brought to life in an actual wardrobe.

  • Luxury sets include 15 colors per season, including several fashion-neutral colors. These drapes are not a replacement for the NDU test drapes.

  • NDU luxury drapes are $3,600.


Certificate of Completion

  • After you’ve completed the four-day training course, I will require photos and commentary of your first 10 drapings for review and feedback. We’ll discuss these photos and your findings to ensure that you’re on the right track and will be successful in your PCA ventures. You will receive more information and specific photo review guidelines at training.

  • You will receive your Certificate of Completion after you successfully complete your 10 photo reviews. You are not officially certified as a Your Natural Design color analyst until this step is complete.


Travel Logistics

Transportation: If you’re flying to your training, the closet airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), which is about 15-20 minutes from my studio. Depending on your travel times, I may be able to transport you to/from the airport so you don’t have to rent a car. Uber, Lyft, and other ride-sharing services are also widely available if you prefer.

Lodging: Depending on where you choose to stay, I may be able to transport you to/from training each day. Here are a few hotels within 1 mile of my studio in the St. Matthews area:

  • Hilton Garden Inn St. Matthews - 400 Sherburn Ln, Louisville KY 40207

  • Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Louisville East - 751 Cypress Station Dr, Louisville KY 40207

  • Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville East/Oxmoor - 401 Bullitt Ln, Louisville KY 40222


What You’ll Learn during training

  • A brief history of color analysis

  • The science of color: how human vision processes color, and optical effects that help us understand how and why PCA works

  • Munsell’s 3-Dimensional Color System of Hue, Value, and Chroma

  • How to analyze hue, value, and chroma when conducting a PCA

  • Explanation of the Your Natural Design seasonal “color clock”

  • The twelve seasons and how they relate to one another

  • How to use your test drapes to determine a client’s color season

  • How to evaluate the draping process using the Your Natural Design PCA Guide

  • How to use 12-tone color fans to establish color harmony

  • How to harmonize fabric, jewelry, and cosmetics

  • Basic cosmetic application

  • How to select specific cosmetics for your client

  • How contrast levels and overtone can determine cosmetic color choices within a season

  • The business of color analysis, including social media, setting up your studio, establishing pricing, and more.

What You’ll Receive during/after training

  • Your Personal Color Analysis and color fan

  • Laminated copy of the Your Natural Design seasonal color clock

  • Laminated copy of the Your Natural Design PCA guide

  • Copies of several other Your Natural Design PCA resources

  • Access to exclusive analyst groups on Facebook

  • Invitation to join Chrysalis Colour

  • Wholesale pricing at NDU Colors

  • Your Certificate of Completion (after your 10 photo reviews)

  • Inclusion in my Student Directory on my website (after your 10 photo reviews)

  • My ongoing support and guidance as your teacher!

If you’re curious about training dates, want to set up a Zoom with me to chat, or have another question I haven’t answered here, please contact me via the form below, or at hello@catelinden.com and I’ll get back to you ASAP.