Silk workshop - Ramelton - Co Donegal
21st/22nd May 2011
This is an introduction to the classic technique of silk
painting but is suitable for all whatever your
experience of painting. The weekend will give you the
skills to complete a project of your choice such as a silk
scarf, piece of wall art, cushion cover etc.
A light lunch is provided and refreshments will be
available throughout the day. The setting is the lovely
Orchard House Retreat Centre in Ramelton, providing a
relaxing environment. The tutor, Karen O’Kane, is a
working designer with a studio in Ramelton
and is an experienced teacher of this technique.
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Course is limited to a maximum of 8 participants but if there are insufficient numbers the course
may not run.
Cancellation policy on confirmed bookings must be made 28 days prior to course start date to
obtain full refund.
Participants must be 12 years and over.
Fees enclosed yes / no €125 Payment by cheque made payable to kokodesigns
Or an invoice can be sent through PayPal allowing you to pay by credit card.
Accommodation can be booked at the retreat centre if required at an additional cost or local B&Bs
can be recommended.
Return by e-mail to Karen@kokodesigns.ie
Karen O’Kane
Koko designs, Glen Lower, Ramelton, Co Donegal
Telephone 086 319 1514
Silk painting course
Facilitated by Karen O’Kane
A weekend course in silk painting
Materials to bring
Student paint brushes: pony hair ( 2,4,6,8,10) Larger brushes for background.
Small pots (i.e. film canisters, herb containers, yoghurt pots): rag for cleaning brushes
Paper, pencils 2B, 4B, eraser.
Any designs or pieces of material which particularly interest you.
Day one: Morning
Using templates to practice the technique of applying gutta and paint on small pieces of
silk.
Demonstration of the serti technique. Presentation of different artists work who use silk as
their medium.
Practice making simple designs and putting them onto small canvas to make greeting
cards.
Day one: Afternoon
Experimenting with different effects such as using alcohol or salt on the silk.
Working from a still life to make a 2D design and then applying it to the silk.
Discussing ideas for big project. Sketching ideas and making colour palette.
Day two: All day
Start on the big project, which may be a wall hanging, painting for framing, scarf, cushion
cover or tie.
Finalise design, gutta, paint and fix.
Materials provided
Silk, paint, gutta, frames, silk pins, card blanks.
Cost of the course including materials and tuition but not venue €700 for a class of 8
Cost of the course including venue, tuition, materials, lunch (soup and sandwiches), mid
morning coffee and afternoon tea €125 per person must have 8 at least to run the course.