There's been a few changes this year to our workshop schedule. Besides starting a month later (just too booked in January), the most exciting part about it is the changes to two courses. Adding more focus and value to our advanced silk painting and dyeing/painting for quilters workshops. All classes are still at our Markham location (free pick up and drop off at the Toronto store can be arranged) on Saturdays (Sunday also for the Kaleidoscope class) between 10-4 and all materials are included. Prepayment is required and we recommend enrolling at least a month in advance.

Taught by Rita Lange of Capagnaro Designs, students carry on with more advanced techniques while focusing on landscapes and floral designs. Much of the lesson involves helping students improve blending, lighting and textured effects. The second half of the class is individually tailored to each studentÕs level. Rita will answer specific questions on a one-to-one basis. Although each student will complete many samples in the class, the purpose of this workshop is to stress new techniques and improve old ones. Price is $75 + tax - all-inclusive.

SIDE NOTE: After years of teaching classes for us, this will be your last chance to take a course with Rita. She's planning to move to Italy this summer.

This course covers all the basics with silk painting. We learn about setting up your painting area, the dyes, the 'new' paints, the resist/gutta and the types of silk. The techniques covered are salt, resist/gutta, free form and blending. The price includes all materials and students will finish the day completing multiple samples. Price is $45 + tax.

With the recent release of Creative Marbling, there has been a mini revival in this ancient art form. This class appeals to absolute beginners and seasoned marblers. Marbling is messy so what better way to enjoy this than at our place. Students will finish many samples along with a silk scarf. Price is $55.00 + tax.

Screen Printing

This is a private workshop for up to three students. At the end of the workshop, students finish printing original designs and will know enough to be able to start their own printing business. We cover many stencil preparation techniques (manual, photocopy and computer). Please call for more details/prices and to book an available day.

Our most popular class last season, this two day course allows everyone to experience all our usual techniques in a condensed but thorough lesson. We shall be covering, silk painting, marbling, screen printing, batik and dyeing fabrics. We shall hold two sessions. One in mid March and the other in June. Both are on a Saturday and Sunday. The course will be $175 + tax and will include all materials. There will be some prep work but we shall discuss it closer to the day of the class and also when you register.

Hands on dyeing painting course for quilters. Learn the proper use of dyes for all types of fabrics and yarns; washes, blends, solid colours, gradations, and many other techniques to create one-of-a-kind patterns on fabrics. Then in the afternoon we learn to use Setacolor Fabric Paints to create mosaic sky effects by painting, sponging and spritzing. Students will complete a multiple gradations and 'sky dye' fabrics on high quality cotton (about 5-6 yds of cotton in total). Price is $95 + tax