Silk painting workshops in Kokodesigns studio and community settings

Join me in my County Donegal studio for a memorable experience where you will be able to learn the skill of silk painting. I have courses suited for all levels of ability and experience. Small group size and individual tuition will ensure that you make something very special and unique.

Returning customers can avail of a 20% reduction.

Please contact me for more info.

Introduction to silk painting

Suitable for beginners from 12yrs

This introduction will give you an opportunity to try your hand at silk painting using a resist technique. You will be able to use design templates if you wish or choose to paint your own design.

At the end of the workshop you will have produced a small silk painting which will be mounted for you to take home.

Location: Ramelton, Co Donegal

Available dates: 23rd August 2025 or book your own group workshop subject to minimum number of 3 people, max 6 people

10.30am – 12.30pm

Cost:€45 pp

Click here to book the 23rd August or to make an enquiry about a group booking

Silk painting lampshade/wall art workshop

Suitable for all beginners and experienced artists from 12yrs

This is a full day workshop where you can learn the skill of serti silk painting and produce a medium sized silk painting which will be made into a piece of wall art or medium sized lampshade.

The lampshades will be made for you after the workshop and you can collect from the studio or have them delivered to you.

All materials and home cooked lunch are provided.

Location: Ramelton, Co Donegal

Available dates: 19th July 2025 or book your own group workshop subject to minimum number of 3 people, max 6 people

Time: 10.30am – 4.30pm

Cost:€150 pp

Click here to book for the 19th July or to make an enquiry about a group booking

Advanced silk painting workshop

2 days of silk painting

Suitable for all from 18 yrs

Two full days of silk painting means that you can learn to paint on silk and have the opportunity to paint larger pieces of silk which can be used to make scarves, lampshades or wall art.

This is the course if you want to experiment with different silk painting techniques and take more time over the process of designing your piece.

All materials and home cooked lunch are provided.

Location: Ramelton,Co Donegal

Available dates: This is only available as a group workshop booking, minimum number 2 people, max 4 people.

Time: 11am – 4.30pm over 2 days of your choice

Cost:€250 pp

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Silk circles

Suitable for beginners from 12 yrs

Learn to silk paint on silk hangers. You can draw your own design templates or select from several art deco inspired designs provided. During the workshop you will draw out your resist outline and using various silk painting techniques to paint the silk.

All materials will be provided.

Location: Ramelton,Co Donegal

Available dates: This is available for group bookings only Minimum 3 people, max 6 people. This workshop lasts 2 hours.

Cost: €40 pp

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Silk Lanterns

Suitable for beginners from 12 yrs

Learn to silk paint and make a super cute battery operated tealight holder. You can draw your own design templates or select from several art deco inspired designs provided. During the workshop you will draw out your resist outline and using various silk painting techniques to paint the silk. You will also learn how to construct the lantern which is similar to making a mini lampshade.

All materials will be provided.

Location: Ramelton,Co Donegal

Available dates: This is available for group bookings only Minimum 3 people, max 6 people. This workshop lasts 3 hours.

Cost: €50 pp

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Silk Landscapes

Suitable for those who have some experience of landscape painting (in any medium) or silk painting

Let your landscapes spring into life on silk. Try your hand at recreating your own sketches and photographs using a variety of silk painting techniques.

All materials will be provided but please bring along your own primary resource material.

Location: Ramelton,Co Donegal

Available dates: This is available for group bookings only Minimum 3 people, max 6 people. This workshop lasts 2 hours.

Cost:€40 pp

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Community workshops

Are you a larger group, not able to travel, applying for funding for your group? Then I can come to a venue of your choice (within 70km distance from Ramelton – F92 D6K0). Please contact me for details.