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This course is for those who want to grow as silk painters. You'll stretch your 15-inch by 60-inch scarf on a frame using the instructor's stretching technique. You'll apply a light coat of H Dupont dye before applying clear Resistad to lock in the color. You'll then apply more dye and colored or clear Resistad in layers, creating a design with depth of color.

You'll be surprised by the results because you'll be painting on the back side of the scarf. You'll wrap and steam-fix your silk using a home-made steamer and wash your silk in class. While your scarf is steam-fixing, you'll have time to start a smaller piece that you can finish at home.

Be adventurous and have fun while learning the basics of color and design!

Details

• Skill level: All
• Dress for a mess! Dyes may stain so wear suitable clothing, comfortable closed-toe shoes and an apron.

Details

A $90 materials fee, included in the cost of the class, provides an individual tote that includes:

• Silk Habotai scarves, one 15 inches x 60 inches, 8 momme; and a second, 22 inches square, 8 momme.
• H Dupont dyes in basic colors (10 x 2 oz).
• Resistad (gray, black, and clear).
• Brush set, pipette, palette, dilutant, and isopropyl alcohol in a spray bottle.
• General’s Sketch & Wash pencil.
• Saxa salt (6.5 oz)
• Three assorted size squeeze bottles with #9 metal nib
• Two stretching kits
• 8-inch hoop with 12-inch-square silk habotai, 8mm.

Project

Paint a silk scarf of your own design that you can wear.

Class Policies

Ages 14 and up are welcome.