Elitta Fell

Painting with dyes on silk

Fascinated by the complexity of nature, I try to interpret some of its beauty onto pure silk. The dye and the silk work together in amazing ways... Each item is hand-painted by myself and therefore unique I use special silk dyes on 100 percent pure silk, heat-treated to be colour-fast.
Learn to paint on the most luxurious fabric, silk, and create your own designs with vibrant dyes.
I will teach you the techniques needed to control and work with the flow of the dye in this ancient art, developed centuries ago by the Chinese and Japanese masters.
This art-form can be informal or disciplined - the choice is yours...
I run Introductory courses for the beginner as well as Intermediate for those who have done a little silk painting and wish to refresh or advance in the craft. I belong to the Guild of Silk Painters and am the editor of their quarterly journal as well as the Guild website.