How to Paint on Silk

with Teena Hughes

Have you ever wondered how to paint on silk, but thought it was too hard for you to try?

Have a look at this recent video of first-time silk painters in one of my classes:

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I've been teaching silk painting for thirty years, and I still remember how scared I was that I'd make a mistake ... so I understand what my students are going through when they first start out. I do my best to take the fear away and show each person that they too can go home with a wonderful piece of silk which they have actually painted all by themselves.