Silk Painted Christmas Cards 2026

Friday 4th Dec 2026, Lookout Studio, The Base

Full Price £36 per person / Add a mince pie and drink £5.25

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Create your own silk painted Christmas cards using iron-fixed silk paints. You will learn techniques including blending & tinting to build up your own cards using pre-outlined images.

What to expect: You will learn the basic techniques of silk painting, including blending and tinting to build up your own cards using pre-outlined images.

Benefits: Silk painting can benefit your precision, patience and expertise. It is a versatile and rewarding art form, suitable for a variety of applications that you can enjoy, from scarves to wear to home décor and fine art pieces.

Who is your tutor: Helen Mortimer is an artist specialising in paintings on silk, inspired by her travels abroad. She exhibits annually at Open Studios in both West Berkshire and Hampshire. She also creates silk scarves, using Shibori designs, shown at craft fairs & exhibitions with Made in the Hood - a local craft group. She teaches art and craft to various groups in the community: at The Base, the Corn Exchange and Day Centres.

Session times: 10am - 12pm

What to bring/wear: All materials included