The Magic of Silk Painting Workshop
Saturday 5th September 2026 - Henshaws, Knaresborough
Available spaces
Discover the magical art of silk painting in this relaxing and creative one-day workshop. Perfect for complete beginners or those with some experience looking to explore new techniques, you'll learn how to create vibrant, flowing designs on luxurious silk using specialist dyes and resists. Silk painting is a fluid and forgiving medium that produces stunning results with minimal equipment. The dyes spread beautifully on the silk, allowing for bold colours, delicate washes, and intricate patterns. By the end of the day, you'll take home your own finished silk piece (such as a scarf, wall hanging, or framed artwork) that can be steamed to fix the colours for permanence. Silk painting is an ancient art form that originated in China over 2,000 years ago, during the Warring States period (475–221 BC). Silk was the preferred medium for painting long before paper or canvas, prized for its smooth texture, durability, and luminous quality. Artists prepared silk by smoothing it with stones and applied mineral pigments or ink using animal-hair brushes. Early works often featured calligraphy, mythological scenes, figures, and motifs like dragons and phoenixes. This workshop is held in the inspiring surroundings of Henshaws Arts & Crafts Centre, with its light-filled studios and peaceful grounds, an ideal setting to unleash your creativity. Join us for a colourful and therapeutic day exploring the beauty of silk painting. You'll be amazed at what you can create. Saturday 5th September 2026 10am - 4pm with Rachael Forrest This workshop takes place at: North Yorks Art School 2-4 South Street Scarborough YO11 2BP All materials are included and we recommend wearing old clothes or an apron as this workshop can be messy.
Cancellation Policy
All workshops are priced including VAT charged at 20%. By completing this purchase you are securing a place for a workshop or course which, unless stated, includes all materials, refreshments and lunch. We understand that plans can change, so we’ve outlined our cancellation and rescheduling policies for our residentials to ensure clarity and flexibility. At North Yorks Art School (NYAS), we incur a number of costs as soon as a booking is made — including venue, tutor, bank charges and administration fees. Unfortunately, due to the increasing number of cancellations, we now need to pass on a portion of these costs to customers when cancellations occur. Rescheduling Your Booking You can reschedule your booking up to 8 weeks before the start date of your workshop free of charge — (subject to availability). Reschedules outside of this time will be subject to a 10% booking fee. We will confirm the change in writing and transfer your place accordingly. Cancellations & Refunds If you choose to cancel your booking rather than reschedule, the following cancellation fees will apply: Over 6 Months 90% refund 4 to 6 months 80% refund 2 to 4 months 70% refund 31 to 60 days 50% refund 30 days or less No refund Refunds will be processed to your original payment method within 3–5 business days once the cancellation is confirmed. Your Right to Cancel (Cooling-Off Period) If you live in the UK or EU, you are entitled to a 14-day cancellation window from the date of booking. Within this period, you may cancel for a full refund without providing a reason. To exercise this right, contact us at info@bookaclass.org within the 14-day period. Refunds will be processed to your original payment method. For all booking-related enquiries, rescheduling requests or cancellations, please email: info@bookaclass.org