Susan  Louise Moyer

- Day DyeColour™ Technique Workshop  $30 materials fee

Watercolor enthusiasts as well as silk painters will find this workshop to be an exciting departure from tradition and an inspiration for new directions. The DyeColour™ process involves sizing the surface of the silk so that liquid dyes can be applied without the use of a resist. The diversity of the medium gives the artist a smorgasbord of techniques that go beyond traditional watercolor. Silk is more forgiving than paper allowing the artist to apply, manipulate and pick up color without the worry of destroying the surface. The transparent dye enables the artist to mix and achieve luminous rich color. The painting techniques that will be taught include: washes, shading, blending, textures and (time permitting) stenciling and wax resist. As the inspired artist develops ideas that involve multiple techniques, the potential of this creative medium expands to meet the needs of the artist allowing the artist to grow.