We’re planning our next Silk Painting workshop for November. Interested? Reserve your spot and you’ll be among the first contacted as we coordinate the workshop date.
No payment is required to reserve.
2-day workshop, each day is 2.5 hrs of instruction
$95 workshop fee +$20 materials fee directly to instructor
Spend two days learning the beautiful art of painting on silk, from mixing color and creating a design to completing your own finished piece.
Day 1: Learn + Experiment
Begin with the fundamentals of color theory and learn how to mix liquid dyes to create your own palette. You’ll practice applying gutta to silk, an essential technique for creating lines, patterns, and areas of color, and experiment with the materials before beginning your final piece.
Between sessions, you’ll have time to think about the design you’d like to create and bring a simple sketch with you the following day.
Day 2: Design + Create
Bring your own sketch or choose from one of Karen’s tropical designs. You’ll transfer your design to silk, apply gutta, and paint your final piece using the techniques you learned on Day 1.
Your finished silk will be steamed to set the dyes and completed as your choice of:
A framed silk artwork to display in your home
OR
A handmade eye pillow filled with flaxseed and optional lavender for aromatherapy.
Create something beautiful and personal to keep for yourself, or make a one-of-a-kind gift for a friend or family member.
You’ll leave with a finished piece you created yourself, plus the foundational skills to continue experimenting with silk painting for your own art and textile projects.
To see more of Karen Thrasher’s dynamic flower compositions visit:
https://www.karenthrasher.com/Florals
A $15 materials fee, payable directly to Karen Thrasher at the workshop, covers the silk, dyes, resist, and other materials needed to complete your piece of artwork or eye pillow.
You're welcome to bring your own design or inspiration. A simple hand-drawn design in pen or pencil on paper works well, or bring an image, photograph, or other inspiration that you would like to trace or adapt for your silk painting.
Please also bring a bottled water.
No prior experience is necessary. All levels are welcome, from curious beginners to practicing artists looking to experiment in a supportive studio environment.
Waimea in Anekona, Hawai’i. Address and directions will be sent along with your confirmation email.
Participant cancellations are non-refundable.
For additional information, please contact:
hello@spurartcenter.org
We’re planning our next Silk Painting workshop for November. Interested? Reserve your spot and you’ll be among the first contacted as we coordinate the workshop date.
No payment is required to reserve.
2-day workshop, each day is 2.5 hrs of instruction
$95 workshop fee +$20 materials fee directly to instructor
Spend two days learning the beautiful art of painting on silk, from mixing color and creating a design to completing your own finished piece.
Day 1: Learn + Experiment
Begin with the fundamentals of color theory and learn how to mix liquid dyes to create your own palette. You’ll practice applying gutta to silk, an essential technique for creating lines, patterns, and areas of color, and experiment with the materials before beginning your final piece.
Between sessions, you’ll have time to think about the design you’d like to create and bring a simple sketch with you the following day.
Day 2: Design + Create
Bring your own sketch or choose from one of Karen’s tropical designs. You’ll transfer your design to silk, apply gutta, and paint your final piece using the techniques you learned on Day 1.
Your finished silk will be steamed to set the dyes and completed as your choice of:
A framed silk artwork to display in your home
OR
A handmade eye pillow filled with flaxseed and optional lavender for aromatherapy.
Create something beautiful and personal to keep for yourself, or make a one-of-a-kind gift for a friend or family member.
You’ll leave with a finished piece you created yourself, plus the foundational skills to continue experimenting with silk painting for your own art and textile projects.
To see more of Karen Thrasher’s dynamic flower compositions visit:
https://www.karenthrasher.com/Florals
A $15 materials fee, payable directly to Karen Thrasher at the workshop, covers the silk, dyes, resist, and other materials needed to complete your piece of artwork or eye pillow.
You're welcome to bring your own design or inspiration. A simple hand-drawn design in pen or pencil on paper works well, or bring an image, photograph, or other inspiration that you would like to trace or adapt for your silk painting.
Please also bring a bottled water.
No prior experience is necessary. All levels are welcome, from curious beginners to practicing artists looking to experiment in a supportive studio environment.
Waimea in Anekona, Hawai’i. Address and directions will be sent along with your confirmation email.
Participant cancellations are non-refundable.
For additional information, please contact:
hello@spurartcenter.org
