GORGEOUS SILK PAINTED FESTIVE STARS Moira McLennaghan – Sunday 26th October 2025 – 10.30am

Price: £28
LOCATION: Glasgow
Duration: 90 mins

This workshop will introduce you to techniques for painting onto silk.

You will learn how to design and paint two preformed wire stars covered in silk (16cm approx.). Using Christmas themes and metallic colours, these will make a lovely addition to your home decor at this time of year.

Your tutor Moira, will explain and demonstrate the   techniques required to create a professional standard, including ‘anti spread’ methods, gutta outliner and ‘wet n wet’ watercolour techniques.

Complete beginners are welcome… this is a fun, easy and absorbing activity and when you are finished you will have two Festive themed masterpieces to take home.

90-minute workshop – cost £28.00

Advisory Note:
Suitable for any age from 8 years and those able to hold a paintbrush and pencil to trace and paint the design.
Note:
Under 16’s only with parental supervision.

Please note that workshops are non-refundable.

Tutor Name: Moira McLennaghan

About The Tutor

Moira has taught many different ages and abilities of student in art and design/textiles at Clyde College for 36 years. Currently a member of the UK Silk Painters Guild and chairperson of Scottish Guild of Silk Painters, she regularly holds workshops and presentations to many different groups. Moira also produces her own ‘watercolour style ‘of silk paintings and dyes textiles to exhibit/sell at craft fairs.