Ever looked closely at a piece of hand-painted silk and wondered how the colors stay so crisp and the edges so clean? This October, you can find out firsthand.

Inspired by our recent Four Voices in Silk exhibition, we`re partnering with Ten Pound Studio in Gloucester for a hands-on workshop in traditional silk painting. Instructors Christine Gauthier Kelly and Allyson Christopher will introduce you to the serti technique, where a resist line defines each area of your design before brilliant dyes are applied directly to the silk. Over two Learn & Create sessions, you`ll experiment with color, pattern, and movement while making an original piece of your own. No silk-painting experience needed.

Choose two sessions from October 13, 15, 19, and 21, with both morning and evening options. Each session is capped at six people, so there`s plenty of one-on-one guidance. You`re also welcome to return for an optional Steam & Finish session to see the final step of the process, or the instructors can finish your piece and send it back to Montserrat for pickup.

The $350 fee includes all materials. Space is limited, so pick your dates early and register through the Continuing Ed link in our bio.

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