Introduction to Silk Painting: Create Unique Pieces
A course by Sokina GuillemotTextile Artist
A course by Sokina Guillemot, Textile Artist
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
Tools and materials
2 minutes, 59 seconds
Inspiration and mood board
8 minutes, 16 seconds
Drawing fundamentals
4 minutes, 56 seconds
Discourse on color
10 minutes, 59 seconds
Preparing the workspace
2 minutes, 18 seconds
Outline of the project
3 minutes, 40 seconds
What's included in this course?
Sokina Guillemot starts off by introducing herself and telling you about her influences, from Sonia and Robert Delaunay to Douanier Rousseau and Léon Bakst.
After walking you through all the materials you need, she gives you tips to help you find inspiration in your surroundings (a book, a magazine, your grandmother's fabric ... anything goes!) Continue with some exercises to train your hand before deciding on and then creating your colors with paint.
Next, learn how to set up your workspace, make preparatory sketches, and select your final composition—visualizing it by bringing it to scale.
Stretch the silk over the frame and start tracing with a textile marker using the preparatory sketch as your guide. Go over it with gutta and then paint and play around with colors. After letting it dry for 48 hours, add the finishing touches and hang it up. Don't forget to grab your iron, it'll come in handy!
Sokina rounds out the course by teaching you how to care for your creations and how to package them with tissue paper. To take it a step further, she shows you what other items you can create, such as scarves and silk paintings framed under glass.
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
- 5 months ago
Thank you! As a beginner, I found this course helpful.
- 9 months ago
Cours très clair et intéressant. Ce serait vraiment super de faire un autre cours sur la peinture sur soie sans utilisation de guta pour un rendu plus vaporeux.
- 1 year ago
I really like the course. I finished watching immediately. the explanations are very clear and useful . Highly recommended.
- 1 year ago
Muy bueno el curso, aprendi mucho y lo recomiendo!!!
- 2 years ago
Está bien como introducción al tema
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
- U1
Introduction
- About Me
- Influences
- U2
Tools and fundamentals
- Tools and materials
- Inspiration and mood board
- Drawing fundamentals
- Discourse on color
- U3
Workspace and project definition
- Preparing the workspace
- Outline of the project
- Composition and choice of pattern
- U4
Painting silk
- Silk assembly
- Textile felt drawing
- Gutta drawing and ornamentation
- Painting
- Finishes and suspension
- U5
For further
- Maintenance and packaging
- Vary the creations and share
- FP
Final project
- Introduction to Silk Painting: Create Unique Pieces
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FAQs
Silk painting is an artistic technique for creating colorful designs on silk fabric. This course is designed for creatives eager to explore this method, whether you’re a beginner or already familiar with textiles.
Yes, the course is beginner-friendly. Every step is clearly explained so newcomers can discover silk painting and gradually work towards more advanced projects.
You’ll need silk (pongee), a wooden frame, gutta, brushes, special silk paints, pins, an embroidery hoop, and some basic tools for drawing and preparing your designs.
You’ll learn how to prepare and stretch the silk, sketch patterns, apply gutta, select and mix colors, paint, set and finish your pieces, and create unique items like scarves or wall art.
You can make scarves, accessories, wall hangings, patchwork quilts, or personalized decor, adapting the technique to various formats.
No drawing skills are required: the course includes sketching exercises and methods to create patterns, even if you’re new to drawing.
The course walks you through stretching silk on a frame using pins or an embroidery hoop, ensuring a smooth surface ready for painting.