Pushing the boundaries of this ancient medium since 1984 and bringing a fine art sensibility
to the interaction of dyes and resist on silk,
opening up new possibilities of painterly expression.
Work has been exhibited across the US,
in England and Japan in gallery, private
and museum settings.
WORKSHOPS
Online classes with the San Diego Silk Guild
Creating a Still Life
January 24, 26, and 30, 2021.
Each day, classes from 8:30-10am
and 11:30-1pm Pacific Time
Maximum 16 people
Contact Karen Malin:
Online classes with the Mendocino Art Center
are currently being planned for Spring 2021, dates TBA.
THE ART STUDIOS OF THE JCC MANHATTAN
Amsterdam at West 76th Street
One Day Intensives from 10am to 6pm
Working on 34" sq or 14x70" oblong silk crepe, we create a finished painting in one day
that may be worn or framed.
Best quality materials and full technical support.
All classes currently canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
THE MENDOCINO ART CENTER
Mendocino, California
Classes on Zoom
August 18, 20 and 23, 2020
Essentials of Painting on Silk
All the basics techniques for creating good composition, spacial depth and color harmonies.
Individual explorations of meaningful imagery encouraged.
See Materials List for supplies to have for painting.
This class is full with a waitlist
August 30, September 1 and 3, 2020
Advanced Painting on Silk:
Figurative or abstract, here are the next steps for own personal development on silk.
Overpainting of previously steamed work opens up new color possibilities.
Multiples techniques for creating an image and full technical support!
This class is full with a waitlist
In October of 2021, Silk Painters International
will be sponsoring a week-long conference
at the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts
in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
Two 2-day classes will be offered there by Suzanne.
Watch here for more information or visit