Batik Silk Painting Workshop with Lisa Deighan – Spring Blossom On Saturday 26th April

Batik Silk Painting Workshop with Lisa Deighan – Spring Blossom

Saturday 26th April – 10 – 4pm – £60 –  Learn the art of Silk painting using wax resist and inks. The wax is applied using “Batik” methods but instead of dipping the fabric into dye, the colour is applied by painting silk inks directly onto the fabric giving much fresher and vibrant results. In this workshop Lisa will teach you how to create a beautiful piece of art using melted wax and inks and applying these onto stretched silk on a frame. At the end of the workshop you will have 4 smaller designs that can be made into cards and also a silk square approx 28cmm x 28cm which can be framed and hung on your wall or used in your sewing projects as a bag front etc. Please bring an apron the inks may stain clothing.

(Materials not included, please pay Lisa £20 cash on the day).

On a practical note Lisa will show you how to stretch your silk onto a wooden frame, apply melted wax using tjanting tools and paintbrushes. Then the magic happens when the jewel toned inks flow onto the silk. This is such an organic way of making art, you can draw your design straight onto the silk with the wax after you’ve had a practice on paper first. Or if you’re feeling a little nervous there are some magic disappearing fabric pens to hand if you prefer to sketch your outline first onto silk. These lines vanish at the end when the wax gets ironed off. On a wellbeing note, it’s the process of making these batiks that’s to be enjoyed, rather than focussing on the end result. It’s such a beautiful mindful process, and the outcome is always a lovely surprise. You can’t always control every drop of wax or ink, so there is joy in relaxing and enjoying the process.

Requirements List:

Please bring an apron or wear old clothes. Packed lunch. Bring along any ideas, sketches or inspiration you might have. You will be working in a square format approx. 24cm x 24cm to give you an idea of scale. Lisa also provides inspirational material and also “templates” of designs to “trace” if you prefer more guidance. £20 cash to Lisa on the day to make this a lovely, relaxing, free flowing day of art making without the worry of finding your own requirements.

If you do have any silk at home that you wish to use, Lisa uses Haboutai 8 and Ponge 5 (which is thinner).

W H A T  I S  I N C L U D E D

For £20 cash on the day all the materials are provided (except aprons). You will also have the option to buy a frame for £15 (cash only) and Lisa can assist you in framing your work of art at the end of the workshop.

ABOUT THE TUTOR

Lisa is a practicing artist illustrator living in a picturesque Northamptonshire village. She has worked for over 20 years in the gift industry, making beautiful designs for photo albums, greeting cards, gift wrap and home wares.

Lisa graduated with a BA(hons) Degree in Illustration at Maidstone Art College. She is most proud of making Winnie-the-Pooh batiks that were used on stationery range in Disney store, making her a ”Disney approved artist”. She is passionate about making Batik style silk paintings and wants others to discover what a joy they are to create.