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Description of one day workshop, “Silk Skies and other Landscape Matters” by Diane Lawrence:

Experimental approaches and unconventional applications of different resists will free the artist from sole reliance on gutta. Using these new techniques and a creative blending of colors will allow the artist to create dramatic, vibrant skies and landscapes.

This workshop is for the artist who wants a more freedom when working with dye on silk.

Curriculum:

By using an oriental method of treating the silk and working on heavier silk a more painterly approach is explored to depict landscapes. Students will also explore the use of a palette knife with various resists to create exciting paintings.

Supply List for “Silk Skies and other Landscape matters” with Diane Lawrence

Non toxic resist will be furnished by instructor

Bring your own materials, including:

2 sets of stretcher bars to make 20” x 24” or close to that size

Attachers to hold silk to frame, 3 prong tacks, tacks, etc.

Supports for frame, 4 legs (or 16 oz. cups0

4 pieces of silk cut to fit your stretcher bar shape, 30mm or 19.5mm charmeause, try to have at least one piece of each kind of silk.

Brushes in various sizes must include a fan brush and large round, # 9 or #10.

Dye- Bring as many as you like but must include: primary yellow, cobalt, cyan, primary red, turquoise, coral, fuchsia and pink madder.

Natural elephant ear sponge- at least 3 inches

Latex or rubber gloves

Palette with deep wells

Small plastic containers for dye

Charcoal pencil 4B

Drawing paper cut to same size as image size of stretcher bar frames, 4 pieces.

Fine line permanent marking pen

2 water containers

Various landscape images with colorful skies

Terry cloth rags, at least 6

Palette knives, at least one with a thin blade

Hair dryer and extension cord