Paint a Silk Scarf Featuring Gariné Arakelian

***NOTE: Because of the long waitlist for this popular program, attendees who do not arrive within five minutes of the program start time will have their seat given to a waitlisted attendee.***

Create a colorful silk scarf using a permanent, free flowing, concentrated liquid color fabric paint! Artist Gariné Arakelian will discuss colors, a variety of silk painting techniques and demonstrate painting a scarf with step by step instructions for a “watercolor style” process. At the end of the workshop each participant will go home with a gorgeous, wearable creation!

All materials will be provided for participants, but please bring an old shirt to protect your clothing while painting your scarf. 

While this workshop is designed for adults and seniors, teens age 13+ can sign up. Registration is required. Supplies are very limited and available on a first come, first served basis. 

***Please note that the presenter requires participants to wear a mask during the entire program. If you forget to bring a mask the library will provide you with one. Attendees who refuse to wear a mask will not be able to participate in this program.***

Visit Gariné's website by clicking here!

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About the Artist:

I am an artist and after receiving my BA with a concentration in Commercial Art, I developed and instituted curriculum for youth classes at Worcester Art Museum, Fitchburg Art Museum, Worcester Center for Crafts and Summer’s World Center for the Arts. I also taught Graphic Design at Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester, Massachusetts. I believe that an artist can be creative in any medium and created the soap making workshops. My experience helped me develop safe methods of soap making, hence my workshops are geared to all ages and capabilities.

I also make redware sgraffito and slipware pottery. The word sgraffito is derived from the Italian word “sgraffire”, meaning to scratch. Even though it is an ancient technique, it was also used by early American redware potters. Originally, I was influenced by the 18th century Pennsylvania German potters however, my work has since evolved and I am influenced by folk art from all over the world, every day objects, patterns, animals and personal symbolism. I also collaborate with Master Potter Rick Hamelin, of Pied Potter Hamelin.