2-Day Color Training
An immersive Washington, DC course covering undertones, temperature, value, chroma, tonal harmony, draping, case studies, and color-consultation business fundamentals.
Build the expertise to identify the colors that make every client look more vibrant, polished, and confident. Sterling Style Academy’s Washington, DC color analysis training combines modern tonal theory, professional draping, and practical consultation skills. Learn a repeatable system you can use with clients, then pair your knowledge with business-ready tools for delivering a thoughtful, personalized color service.
Develop practical color expertise through in-person training, online certification, consultation options, and professional color resources.
An immersive Washington, DC course covering undertones, temperature, value, chroma, tonal harmony, draping, case studies, and color-consultation business fundamentals.
Study the Sterling Color Quality System online at your own pace, with video instruction, assignments, instructor feedback, live tutoring, and professional certification upon completion.
Receive a personalized virtual color assessment based on hue, value, intensity, and contrast, with guidance for clothing, hair, jewelry, and makeup choices.
Expand color analysis knowledge with fashion styling and personal shopping techniques in a comprehensive professional program for new and working stylists.
Learn the traditional 12-season framework, including draping principles and techniques for distinguishing closely related seasonal color categories.
Use a customizable digital palette resource featuring 120 Pantone colors organized by seasonal color types for client presentations and mood boards.
Select the Washington, DC two-day in-person course for hands-on practice or choose self-paced online training when a flexible schedule better fits your professional goals.
See how Sterling-trained professionals apply color expertise in styling careers around the world.
Train with an established academy focused on practical, client-ready color analysis education.
Learn from a founder with more than 20 years of image-consulting and fashion experience.
Apply tonal analysis across undertone, value, chroma, intensity, and personal contrast levels.
Practice professional draping and consultation skills during scheduled Washington, DC in-person training sessions.
Gain guidance for packaging and pricing a color service for real client delivery.
Industry-led education for your next styling chapter.
Founder and Training Director
Michelle T. Sterling is the founder and training director of Sterling Style Academy, bringing over 20 years of award-winning experience across retail, fashion, and image consulting. She has developed affiliations with luxury houses like Giorgio Armani and Cartier. Michelle holds a Bachelor of Arts in French and Spanish from Wellesley College and is a former Certified Image Consultant, along with credentials from the Dale Carnegie Performance Training Program and the Protocol School of Washington. She has authored over 30 educational training books, DVDs, and CDs, and co-authored 'Success Simplified' with Stephen Covey. Fluent in English, French, and Spanish, Michelle is dedicated to cultivating the talents of aspiring image consultants worldwide, having trained alumni across more than 60 countries throughout her distinguished career.
Sterling Style Academy offers a 2-Day Color Analysis Training Course in Washington, DC for professionals who want to learn to conduct color consultations. For individuals seeking a personal assessment rather than training, Sterling also offers online color analysis consultations. These range from photo-based assessments with a 24-hour turnaround to live virtual sessions that provide detailed guidance for clothing, hair, jewelry, and makeup colors.
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You can also send us a quick email at info@sterlingstyleacademy.com.
You can also send us a quick email at info@sterlingstyleacademy.com.