Silk Painting Workshop with Hilary Simon

Led by artist Hilary Simon, join this silk painting workshop with designs inspired by the Frida: The Making of an Icon exhibition Discover the vibrant art of silk painting in this inspiring one-day workshop, designed to share the craftsmanship of this timeless technique. Led by experienced textile artist Hilary Simon, this workshop draws inspiration from the current Frida: The Making of an Icon exhibition. You'll explore the gutta resist technique—a versatile method for creating richly coloured designs on silk—and develop your own unique silk panel. Hilary brings a wealth of artistic expertise specialist knowledge to the session. Her understanding of Frida Kahlo 's work and the rich traditions of Mexican textiles provide a inspiring foundation for this creative session. The workshop is suitable for beginners and people of all abilities alike. About the session The day will begin with an introduction to silk painting, followed by a visit to the exhibition to study selected works up close, offering invaluable design inspiration before returning to the studio to create your own piece. Hilary will demonstrate different ways to create a variety of effects on silk using salt, layering and methods of applying the dyes and gutta gum. The dyes are French Dupont which mix beautifully and run like vibrant watercolours. Following the demonstration, time is spent creating designs on paper and testing techniques on a sample silk square.