Learn the art of silk painting using melted wax resist and painting ink on silk. This workshop will be for beginners upwards. Join like minded people for 4 hours of creative bliss at Yardley Arts.
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.
What you need to bring
An apron or wear old clothes
Packed lunch (optional)
Any ideas, sketches or inspirition you may have. You will be working in a square format approx. 24cm x 24cm. Lisa provides inspirational material and templates of designs if you prefer more guidance, so everything is provided for a lovely free-flowing afternoon of art making.
What is included
All materials and equipment
Coffee, tea and biscuits
Dates and times
Friday 27 September
10am - 2pm
Cost
£49 per person
Suitable for beginners & curious creatives
Aged 18+
Booking
Please book directly with Lisa, who can be contacted by email studio@lisadeighan.com
Or book online here
Places limited to 10, so book early to avoid disappointment!
About the tutor
Lisa is a practising artist illustrator living in a picturesque village in Northamptonshire. 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 a stationery range in Disney store, making her a ”Disney approved artist”. She is passionate about making Batiks and wants others to discover what a joy they are to create.
For photos and videos of Lisa’a work and other worshops please visit Lisa’a Instagram and website.