Silk Painting Workshop
September 30th, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
This one-day silk painting workshop will give you a valuable foundation to begin your new obsession with creating wearable silk art. Participants will focus on basic techniques and processes of silk painting. Various techniques such as salt, alcohol, resist, color mixing, and the flow of dye on silk will be introduced as you create a 14” x 72” silk scarf detailing gorgeous, brightly colored shapes and textures. This resist technique, which uses permanent markers and non-toxic dyes is simple enough for absolute beginners, yet is also an exciting way for more experienced painters to transfer their talents onto silk. Once the setting process is complete, participants will leave this experience with beautiful, wearable silk art. This is a time to nurture your artistic side, all skill levels are welcome!
Please note that spaces are limited.
Enrollment Fee: $75
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About Your Instructor
Laura Fox-Wallis is an award-winning fiber artist and art educator living in Leander, TX. In 2004, Laura began to explore the diverse effects of silk painting and found a strong connection with the fluid movement and brilliant colors of the dye. Using medium-weight Habotai silk, steam-fixed silk dyes, and resist, Laura layers color to create form and texture, counting missteps as design elements that are sometimes more beautiful and interesting than the original concept. Laura’s silk paintings have been in numerous local, national, and international exhibits. Presently, Laura is a studio artist at ArtUs Co. in Austin and teaches silk painting to students all over the world via her online courses.
In 2020, Laura was awarded Master Silk Painter (MSP) by Silk Painters International (SPIN), an organization of silk artists, educators, and practitioners. A Master Silk Painter is considered an outstanding silk artist in their skills, creativity and expertise in usage of silk and dyes, design and color. When chosen, by committee, MSP status is considered to be a lifelong award. This award is her highest recognition to date, and as such, she will continue to inspire, educate, and share her expertise with others.