Introduction to Silk Painting: Create Unique Pieces
A course by Sokina Guillemot , Textile Artist
Joined April 2021
Learn to create original and colorful decorative pieces by exploring the basics of painting on the most luxurious of textiles
Learn to create original and colorful decorative pieces by exploring the basics of painting on the most luxurious of textiles
Have you heard of the exciting world of silk painting? This multifaceted technique can be used to create fashion and decorative accessories, as well as outfits and set designs. Sokina Guillemot loves versatility, which silk has in abundance.
In this Domestika course, she teaches you the basics of silk painting so you can create unique decorative elements, scarves, and even customize your clothes. Learn how to transform textiles into your creative playground!
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 18 downloads
- 93% positive reviews (45)
- 1,585 students
- 16 lessons (1h 42m)
- 18 additional resources (2 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: French
- French · Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Paint a silk kakemono with a colorful, abstract motif and a word.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone can take this course, ready to get started?
Requirements and materials
You need silk and special silk paint, a wooden frame, white gutta and an applicator, three-point thumbtacks, scissors, paper tape, and something to draw on.
Reviews
A course by Sokina Guillemot
Sokina Guillemot has always been fascinated by fabrics, from the ones her mother brought back from her travels to the materials she turns into curtains, scarves, or cuddly toys. She likes to convert them into works of art in a style that's as whimsical and colorful as it is graphic and flowery. When she paints, she reconnects with the childish joy of creating and gives free rein to her desires.
Sokina has collaborated with the Musée d'Art Moderne du Luxembourg and the Musée de l'Immigration in Paris, as well as with brands such as Des Petits Hauts and Caselio. She has also published a book with Hachette, L’atelier de peinture sur soie : techniques et créations.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Tools and fundamentals
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Tools and materials
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Inspiration and mood board
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Drawing fundamentals
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Discourse on color
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U3
Workspace and project definition
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Preparing the workspace
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Outline of the project
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Composition and choice of pattern
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U4
Painting silk
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Silk assembly
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Textile felt drawing
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Gutta drawing and ornamentation
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Painting
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Finishes and suspension
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U5
For further
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Maintenance and packaging
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Vary the creations and share
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FP
Final project
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Introduction to Silk Painting: Create Unique Pieces
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
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Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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guitard_florence
PlusJ'ai adoré les cours de Sokina. Merci beaucoup pour votre pédagogie et bonne humeur.
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thesunart33
very nice
victoria.paniagua
Me ha parecido bastante flojo en contenidos, explica con claridad pero solo la técnica de la gruta , no explica las diferentes pinturas a la seda que hay, como las de fijación al vapor, tampoco recomienda marcas de pinturas, no explica nada sobre las diferentes sedas sobre las que pintar, en resumen excesivamente básico y muy deficiente en contenidos
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joanacostabrasil
Amei o curso !!!!A professora é muito didática e apresenta cada detalhe da técnica com precisão e clareza as imagens são lindas e projeto final é maravilhoso 💕❤️
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mikakosic
Very useful tips for the course itself plus words of support to keep me from getting discouraged. Thanks o lot!