Colour Fusion

Silk Painting



Course Description

Learn the unique art of silk painting with me. Silk is a versatile medium which provides a lustrous background to beautiful and brilliant colours.
 There are multiple methods of silk painting that you can learn with ease.

  • The serti technique is the magical flow of water-based silk colours guarded by the gutta resist.
  • The anti-diffusant technique is the mixing and blending of hues resulting in your own unique piece of art.
  • The use of salt and alcohol on your silk also creates special effects giving the piece a new look.

Apart from creating framed pictures, you can also learn to make your own personalized gift items such as scarves, handkerchiefs, and others by using methods of ice dying and batik.

Materials required:

Students must bring their own material. These are easily available in various art and craft store or could be purchased online.

A basic start up kit would consist of the following:

  • Adjustable wooden slotted frame
  • Silk pins
  • Silk material
  • Gutta resist contour outliner
  • Water based silk colours or dyes
  • Paint brushes

These can also be provided by the instructor on request, at purchase cost.