Silk Painting Class with René Shoemaker

Schedule

Wed Oct 14 2026 at 02:00 pm to 05:00 pm

UTC+02:00
Location

Reid Hall | Paris, IL

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Join contemporary artist René Shoemaker to explore the fine art of silk painting.
About this Event

Join artist René Shoemaker for a three-hour Introduction to Silk Painting. Immerse yourself in color and creativity while designing and painting a 28 cm (11 in) silk square to wear as a scarf or display on your wall. All levels are welcome, including those who have never painted on silk before. 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



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
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Where is it happening?

Reid Hall, 4 rue de Chevreuse, Paris, France

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Tickets

EUR 50.00

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