CASACROMIA™STARTER IS A FOUNDATIONAL ONLINE WORKSHOP BY ITALIANBARK® FOR ASPIRING COLOR PROFESSIONALS, DESIGNERS, STYLISTS, AND CREATIVES WHO WANT TO BUILD CONFIDENCE AND CLARITY IN WORKING WITH COLOR. PERFECT IF YOU'RE JUST STARTING OUT AND WANT TO UNDERSTAND HOW COLOR WORKS IN SPACE, LEARN THE BASICS OF COLOR THEORY, AND START CREATING PALETTES WITH PURPOSE.

Woskshop details

Color in Interiors — Essentials for Starters
🗓️ Date: Saturday, October 11 — 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. CET
⏳ Duration: 3 hours (including breaks)
📍 Location: Live on Zoom
🗣️ Language: English
👥 Who it’s for: Anyone looking to start working more professionally with color

What you'll learn

This workshop provides the essential foundation every creative professional needs to work with color — in a clear, accessible, and application-driven format. In just three hours, you will:
✔️ Gain a practical understanding of color theory, including hue, chroma, and value
✔️ Learn how to build color harmonies using a simplified, designer-friendly color wheel
✔️ Develop balanced and effective palettes using proven techniques
✔️ Understand how to apply color confidently and coherently in interior spaces
✔️ Discover how to use AI tools to transform your palettes into moodboards and creative visual concepts.
CASACROMIA™ starter is designed for design professionals seeking a more advanced way to work with color and space, students in architecture and design fields, early-career color specialists, and anyone who wants to move beyond guesswork and start applying color with confidence and professionalism

What's included

/ Downloadable slides and key takeaways to support your ongoing learning
/ COLORBARK Starter Color Grid – a simplified tool to help you begin building palettes with confidence
/ COLORBARK AI Guide – an introductory resource for using AI tools to help us in our color work
/ Certificate of Completion — awarded upon completion of the CASACROMIA™starter workshop
/ Exclusive discount on enrollment in the advanced CASACROMIA™pro workshop

CASACROMIA™starter - the program in short

FOUNDATIONS OF COLOR THEORY Gain a clear, practical understanding of the key elements of color — hue, chroma, and value — and explore the most effective color harmonies through intuitive, hands-on learning.
PALETTE-BUILDING TECHNIQUES Learn how to create cohesive and compelling interior palettes using professional and personal methods.
GUIDED PRACTICAL EXERCISES Put your knowledge into practice by creating your own palette with live guidance and collaborative feedback from the instructor and fellow participants.
PROFESSIONAL COLOR SYSTEMS Explore the differences between the most used color systems, and learn how to communicate color accurately across teams, formats, and media.
AI TOOLS & MOODBOARDING Discover how to use AI as a creative ally — learning how to “talk” to AI about color with clarity and precision, even if you’ve never written a prompt before. This session will help you visualize and bring your palette to life .

What you'll gain

✓ A solid foundation in palette building — learn step by step how to construct cohesive, professional color palettes from scratch, grounded in design logic and practical application.
✓ Confidence in color decisions — develop the ability to select, pair, and balance colors with clarity, ensuring your choices elevate and strengthen interior design projects.
✓ Your own ready-to-use palette — walk away with a customized palette aligned to your personal design style or directly applicable to your next project.
✓ Practical knowledge of color systems — gain a clear understanding of essential color language by knowing the different color systems and how to use them.
✓ Starter tools for independent practice — access to the new AI prompt guide and tools that allow you to keep experimenting and building skills long after the workshop.
✓ A reusable digital toolkit — receive templates and resources designed to integrate color strategy into your daily workflow, supporting future client projects and creative explorations.

Your teacher

Elisabetta Rizzato is an Italian interior architect and internationally recognized expert in interior design, color and trend forecasting. She is the founder of ITALIANBARK® and TRENDBARK, dedicated to exploring future design directions through color, materials, and innovation.
Her blog ITALIANBARK® began as a personal project and quickly evolved into a go-to source for trend insights, earning international recognition through awards and features in publications such as Elle Decor and Vogue Australia. With TRENDBARK, she now offers consulting services, digital trendbooks, and training resources focused on sustainable, strategic trend application.
Elisabetta is recognized for her ability to bridge trend research with real-world project application, empowering professionals to use trends and color with greater intention and creativity. Through her workshops, mentoring, and online resources, she equips others with the confidence and practical tools to approach trends not only as an aesthetic choice—but as a strategic advantage.

Why join

/ Gain clarity and confidence with color — We’ll break down color theory into simple, practical steps so you can understand not just the “what,” but the “why” behind your choices. You’ll leave knowing how to use color with intention instead of guesswork.
/ Learn by doing, not just listening — This is a workshop, not a lecture. Through interactive exercises, live demonstrations, and practical tasks, you’ll experiment with color in real time and see how it comes to life in your projects.
/ Work with exclusive new COLORBARK tools — You’ll get access to professional tools normally used in consulting, adapted for interior projects. These resources will help you translate color ideas into concrete palettes you can apply immediately.
/ Build a strong foundation for the future — Everything we cover is designed to prepare you for more advanced topics like trend-driven palettes and strategic color applications. Think of this as the solid base every creative needs before moving into more complex work.
/ Be part of a creative community — You won’t be learning alone. The sessions are live and interactive, giving you the chance to ask questions directly, share ideas, and connect with fellow designers, architects, and creatives from around the world.
/ Learn from real-world expertise — Elisabetta Rizzato, founder of ITALIANBARK® and trend consultant behind TRENDBARK, shares insights built from years of professional experience — so everything you learn is rooted in actual design practice, not just theory.

Become a member of TRENDBARK

TRENDBARK Members enjoy exclusive discounts on all CASACROMIA™ workshops.
With TRENDBARK Membership, you gain early access to every color resource on this site, plus exclusive trendbooks, webinars, and tools from the TRENDBARK platform. You’ll also receive personal mentoring from Elisabetta, giving you direct professional guidance.
Join today and unlock not just your workshop discount, but a full year of expert insights and trend-driven inspiration to power your design work.

F.A.Q.

How do I connect to the event? You’ll receive the event link and materials by email one week before the workshop, sent to the same address used at checkout.
Is this workshop live or pre-recorded? This is a live Zoom workshop so you can ask questions and participate in real time. A recap will be available to all participants.
What if I can’t attend live? If you are unable to join the workshop at the scheduled time, don’t worry. You will receive the full unedited recording, along with the workshop materials, directly to the email address used at checkout.
Is it beginner-friendly? Yes! This workshop is specifically designed for beginners who want to learn how to work with color in a professional and confident way. Whether you're a student, a creative just starting out, or someone looking to add color skills to your design work, this is the perfect place to begin. If you're already working professionally with color or have attended a previous edition of CASACROMIA in 2024, we recommend joining the CASACROMIA™pro workshop for a more advanced experience.
Do I need AI experience? Not at all. You'll get prompt templates and guidance — no tech knowledge required. You’ll also receive a free Beginner Prompt Guide to help you get started.
Will I get a certificate? Yes! You’ll receive the CASACROMIA™ Color Certificate to showcase your knowledge of strategic color use, trend translation, and AI application.
How many places are available? Places are limited to keep the session interactive and ensure personal feedback. Early registration is recommended.

Confident with color? Go pro

Not sure which option to choose?

If you’re torn between Starter and Pro, why not do both?

The CASACROMIA™ Bundle gives you access to the full experience — from building strong foundations to mastering advanced, trend-informed strategies. You’ll save compared to buying separately and walk away with a complete method you can apply right away in your projects