Calling all Silk Painters.



Welcome to the Essex branch. We are an energetic and enthusiastic group of silk painters who meet monthly for workshops and local events to exchange ideas, learn from each other and promote silk painting.


Our programme (updated 30th January)is  now on our branch events page and more details will be added soon.

Stop Press           March 31st    10am-4pm

Sue O'Hea and Sue Thomas  are running a Silk Painting Day for beginners, at a new venue - The Artshed in Hertford.

Workshop description

Silk Painting Beginners Day

If you have an interest in painting, colour, design, pattern, textures and Silk, then this is the day for you. This beginner’s day introduces you to the basic skills and techniques needed to get started, - using jewel like colours and beautiful silk. Two experienced Tutors will guide you through an interesting and fun introduction to painting on silk.
All materials are provided, as well as Tea and coffee.
The day runs form 10am - 4pm, so just bring yourself and your lunch.
Be prepared to have fun and be inspired

Cost: SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY PRICE £35.00
For further details or book place Contact Sue O’Hea 02085052591
email Sohea@aol.com




New - Photos from the Wanstead Festival- see our gallery


Wanstead House


We were delighted to meet so many visitors and artists at the Festival in Wanstead House in July, for information of classes, workshops and events coming up, watch this space. If you wish to join the Essex Guild of Silk Painters, please see our contacts page

The festival was great fun - see Sue Thomas's memories on our Festival page.
If any of you want to add your own comments on the festival why not email us and we will add them to the festival page.

On this site you will also find our local events ,news and reviews, our gallery and photos from our national exhibition held on 6th and 7th October 2007 and hosted by us in Essex, as well as the 2009 Festival hosted by Birmingham.

See also our full contacts list

We are a branch of
The National Guild of Silk Painters

www.silkpainters-guild.co.uk

If you would like find out more about silk painting and further membership information please email Jannetta or Sue O'Hea.

More Info is on our Festival page - now including the festival workshop programme and details of the branch challenge.




If you come to Essex when we are running an event why not give us a call and join in.


See our Branch Events page for details
 



We are a branch of
The National Guild of Silk Painters

www.silkpainters-guild.co.uk












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