Two silk painting workshops announced: choose one day or one week!

Will you join us?

Silk artist René Shoemaker invites you to join her for a silk painting workshop. There are two options - a one day workshop in Paris, France, and another in the Dordogne region of France, a 6 day silk painting workshop held in a beautiful chàteau with very kind hosts.
•Ce cours est dispensé en anglais, mais je peux également vous accompagner en français.•

Questions?

Here is the October 14th class description, and of course you can contact me directly and I will answer your questions quickly.

​Introduction to silk painting with René Shoemaker​

René Shoemaker, an American artist based in France, will guide us as we create a painted design on silk to wear or display at home. In this introductory workshop, we will discuss design options, draw, then transfer our design onto the silk, while learning about color and ways to work with the dye. We will finish by learning how to set, or "fix," the dye once the artwork is completed, so you can take it home to complete the process once the silk has cured for 24 hours.

All levels are welcome, including those who have never created art nor painted on silk before. Questions and conversation are encouraged throughout the class: about technique, your artistic background, and your creative goals. While we will use the serti (white line) resist technique of silk painting, there will be room for experimentation using other styles.

Each participant will complete a 28 cm (11") silk square that can be worn as a scarf or displayed as artwork.

Prior to the workshop, think about something you might like to paint on silk: a flower, building, landscape, group of objects, or anything else that inspires you and bring your ideas or inspiration with you.

You don't need to consider yourself an artist to participate!

Ce cours est dispensé en anglais, mais je peux également vous accompagner en français.

Discover more of René Shoemaker's art at reneshoemaker.com​

Christina was delighted with her first experience of painting on silk

Also, in June of 2027, the silk painting workshop in the Dordogne will offer a more in-depth exploration of the world of silk painting. That program is open for registration at Manor & Maker Château website.

We had so much fun during our château workshop in 2024!

À bientôt,

-René