Silk Painting

Brochure Description

An introduction to techniques for applying colour to silk and creating richly coloured pictures or patterns to put on the wall, use as scarves or as the basis for embroidery. You will be able to make sample pieces as well as design a larger piece of silk.

What will the course cover and how will it be taught?

1. Introduction to materials and equipment including health and safety issues.

2. Examine examples and discuss possible starting points and outcomes –each student will work on their own ideas and at their own pace.

3. Demonstration of techniques –stretching silk, outlining with gutta, applying colour in a variety of ways, use of salt, finishing and fixing.

4. Learnersstart work, firstly making some test pieces and then,once confident, moving on to making a final piece. Some learnersmay make several pieces by the end of the day.

5. End of course review –display of all work and discussing what has been achievedas well as ideas for further work at home. Your tutor will discuss the course content with the class and may make some adjustments to the syllabus based on the needs of the group. They will also try to accommodate individual requirements where it is practical to do so. This is essentially a practical, hands-on course and you will acquire skillsbytrying tasks out for yourself, but youwill also have access to illustrations and course notes as well as demonstrations of the tasks involved and the one to one support of the tutor. You will be able to see how you are getting on, and get further ideas, by discussion with the tutor and by looking at, and discussing, your fellow students work.

Are there specific requirements for joining?

You need no previous experience, just a love of making things andthe desire to have an enjoyable day. Those with previous skills will be able to extend what they already know and make more complex pieces of work.

Will there be any homework and how long will it take?

As this a one day course no homework will be given, but you may need to finish work done during the day or wish to carry on with the craft at home.

What about equipment, clothing and materials?

The tutorwill provide all the necessary specialist equipment.

You will need to bring:

 A packed lunch (tea and coffee will be available)

 A pencil and notepad

 Your glasses if you need them

 An apron

 30cm ruler and soft paint brushes if you have them.

 Any pictures or photographs that you would like to use as inspiration (not essential)

The tutor will provide all fabrics, gutta and dyes needed for the course at a cost of 5 pounds per person for the day (silk fabricis much cheaper to buy in bulk). Please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting splashed with dye, but this does not happen often.

Parking & Venue Information

The Methodist Church is located at the end of its own driveway, opposite the west gate of the C of E church. Limited parking nearby or town centre car parks (pay & display). Access through main entrance, hall is straight ahead