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Workshops

The Art of
Silk Painting 

Thursday 11 September 2025
10.30am – 4pm

Discover the art of silk painting in this hands-on workshop.

Create a mounted, ready-to-frame painting using your very own design that will be transferred and painted onto luxurious silk and infused with vibrant colours, intricate backgrounds, and detailed embellishments.

As part of this course, you will be taken on a tour of the exhibition highlighting Emma Talbot’s silk paintings.

Prices and Information

£80, includes tour of Emma Talbot: How We Learn To Love

Inspired by our new exhibition Emma Talbot: How We Learn to Love discover the art of silk painting in this hands-on workshop led by artist Nichola Davis. During this full day course you will create a mounted, ready-to-frame painting using your very own design. Begin by sketching or tracing your design onto paper, transfer onto luxurious silk and infuse it with vibrant colours, intricate backgrounds, and detailed embellishments.

Discover how to cut, iron, and expertly mount your silk masterpiece onto A3 card, transforming it into a captivating piece of art that is display-ready.

You will be guided step by step by Nichola through the process of silk painting, learning valuable skills and techniques along the way. The materials provided will be of the highest quality, ensuring a rewarding and enjoyable experience. Expect to feel a sense of accomplishment as you see your design come to life on the delicate silk canvas.

By the end of the class, you will not only have honed your painting abilities but also have a stunning artwork to adorn your walls or gift to someone special. Immerse yourself in this creative activity and unleash your artistic potential in an encouraging and supportive environment.

About Nichola Davis

Nichola Davis is an artist from Wiltshire, she began specialising in the bright and bold art of silk painting in 2014. She has won multiple Young Entrepreneur awards, sold work in over 30 countries and has appeared on Channel 4’s ‘Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas’.

Many of Nichola’s paintings celebrate natural beauty, such as flowers, landscapes and the female form.

To learn more about Nichola visit nicholadaviscrafts.co.uk