Register on the website of the host Tracy Chaplin
Join me for an immersive week of experimental silk painting in the South of France. After a highly successful workshop last spring, I returns in May 2026 to teach once again at the beautiful home and studio of Tracy Chaplin.
Set in an enchanting house with a lush garden, this workshop offers the rare combination of deep creative focus, personal guidance, and relaxed French hospitality. It is a place where time slows down, and creativity can fully unfold.
During five intensive yet unhurried days, you will explore the expressive possibilities of silk painting. The emphasis is on freedom and experimentation: you may work intuitively, try out different techniques, or focus on creating finished pieces such as flowing silk scarves, fabric for garments, wall pieces, or silk for nuno-felting.
You will learn how to:
let color flow and how to stop it
work with transparent layers and rich color interactions
influence the painting process using brushes, templates, stamps, and unconventional tools
trust intuition and transform white silk into vibrant, personal work
Each participant works on a large frame with plenty of space, time, and attention. With a maximum of five students, the workshop allows for in-depth, individual guidance tailored to your level and interests.
No prior experience is required. Beginners are warmly welcome, as are experienced makers looking to deepen or loosen their practice. Above all, this week is playful, surprising, and deeply rewarding.
You will stay on site and be spoiled daily with delicious home-cooked meals prepared by Chris, using fresh, local ingredients. All meals are included, allowing you to focus entirely on your work and enjoyment.
Last year’s group described the week as inspiring, generous, and unforgettable - a creative retreat as much as a workshop. Many beautiful pieces were created, but just as importantly, confidence grew, ideas expanded, and new directions emerged.
If you are longing for time, space, color, and meaningful creative exchange in a truly special setting, this week is for you.
For more information and registration:
Tracy Chaplin – Silk Painting Workshop
Can’t join us this year, but interested in taking part next spring (2027)?
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