Silk Painting is a rewarding medium to work with. It allows people of all ages and abilities to take part, and produces creative results in a very short time.

• This course will give you a more thorough understanding of silk painting.
• Steam-fix dyes and spirit-based gutta (resist line) will be used.
• The course begins with a demonstration and explanation of the technique.
• The length of the workshop varies according to the type of the venue and the level of the experience required.
• The first main objective is to get familiar with the application of the gutta resist gum – this forms a barrier to the liquid dyes.
• We cover all aspects of painting on the silk and how the silk reacts to the dyes. Simple dilution of the dyes is one of the methods used to obtain different effects. Salt and alcohol are used to give the colour rhythm and liveliness.

Each student will be given a small piece of silk to experiment with before developing a design. Wall hangings, cushions, scarves and sarongs can be achieved on this course – plus much more!!

Hilary trained as a theatre and costume designer and currently works as a costume designer. She paints on silk and exhibits her work extensively in galleries and at craft fairs. Her work has been produced as greeting cards and gift wraps and is found in many private collections.

www.silkpainters-guild.co.uk/hilarysimon

http://www.bridgemanart.com/