A Silk Christmas: Textiles and Decorations with Hilary Simon

Ref: D2D42616

Places available

About this course

Create beautiful festive textiles for your home in this inspiring silk painting workshop. Learn specialist techniques to design and paint unique Christmas decorations, table runners, placemats and napkins, bringing colour, creativity and handmade elegance to your festive celebrations.

Timetable

Student registration: 10am- 10.30am
Course teaching: 10.30am-4.30pm 
Morning session: 10.30am-1pm
Lunch break: 1pm-2pm (lunch is not included)
Afternoon session: 2pm-4.30pm (optional 15 minute break)
Teaching finishes: 4.30pm  
 

General Information

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