Adult Classes
Join me for silk painting and nuno felting classes at my studio!
I will offer an individual silk painting class at your conveniece at my studio . You decide how long you want to work together. I charge $45 per hour and this price includes all the dyes, silk and resist. We will practice social distancing, wear masks and keep an air vent running, circulating air.
You'll create silk paintings on a small square stretcher frame or sun-catcher and learn three popular silk painting approaches: resist (like batik), watercolor method, and working with salt and alcohol on silk (which creates beautiful starbursts and dynamic patterns).
All materials for adult classes are included in the cost of workshops and classes. Scroll down for class descriptions.
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Classes
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October 1, 6:30-8:30: Women 50+ Special Sunday Silk Painting Workshop Ages: All Adults - $60
Create a silk painting on a small square stretcher frame and learn three popular silk painting approaches: resist (like batik), watercolor method, and working with salt and alcohol on silk (which creates beautiful starbursts and dynamic patterns). Experienced and novice silk painters can practice skills and make new friends. All supplies are included in the cost of the workshop.
Sunday Workshop, October 8, 1-4 pm: Silk Painting with Colorfast Dyes Ages: Adults - $120
Learn three popular silk painting approaches: gutta resist (like batik), watercolor method, and working with salt and alcohol on silk (which creates beautiful starbursts and dynamic patterns). We’ll mix colors and fix dyes, then discuss alternative silk-painting products and dyes and then how to steam- or heat-set your work. You’ll create a painting on a square stretcher frame. Wear old clothes or a smock. All silk and dyes will be provided. A handout will be given out to continue your skills as a silk painter.
October 23,, 1 - 4 pm: Paint a Silk Scarf in Day! (Limited to 4 Adults) Ages: Adults - $120
You don’t need to spend a lot of time mastering traditional silk painting techniques to make a beautiful hand-painted silk scarf. In this workshop, using steam-set dyes, paint two hand-painted scarves with dyes. Learn to use resist, sprinkle salt and drop alcohol to the wet dyes and watch them create beautiful, dynamic starburst effects. Learn how to mix colors, and discuss methods for fixing dyes and steam- or heat-setting your creations, and practice other techniques for painting on silk. Take home a packet of helpful materials to assist your future silk painting exploration. The instructor will provide the silk and dyes. I only have room for 4 adults to paint a scarf.
Sunday, October 29, 1-4 pm: Silk Painting with Colorfast Dyes Ages: Adult - $120
Learn three popular silk painting approaches: gutta resist (like batik), watercolor method, and working with salt and alcohol on silk (which creates beautiful starbursts and dynamic patterns). We’ll mix colors and fix dyes, then discuss alternative silk-painting products and dyes and then how to steam- or heat-set your work. You’ll create a painting on a square stretcher frame. Wear old clothes or a smock. All silk and dyes will be provided. A handout will be given out to continue your skills as a silk painter.
