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Hilary trained as a Theatre and Costume Designer at Croydon College of Art. She has worked extensively in the theatre, television and on many films.
Hilary Simon
Her discovery of silk painting brought together her skills as an artist and textile designer. Her passion for colour, texture and design led to her travels in the Far East. She is particularly inspired by Thailand, Indonesia and Guatemala. Hilary has held many exhibitions both here and abroad. She has exhibited in several London galleries and taken part in fairs throughout the UK, including Art in Action in Oxfordshire in July 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2002.
She has held workshops in
Whitstable, Kent in 1997, 1999 - 2003
Hazelwood House in Devon in 2000
At Wildfiber, Santa Monica, Los Angeles in 2001
La Antigua, Guatemala in 2001, 2002, 2003
At the Eden Project in Cornwall in 2002 and 2003
Her work has been produced as posters, greetings cards, gift wrap, children's illustrations, prints and in magazines.
Work in private collections:
Absolutely Fabulous - a large painting for the kitchen set of this highly successful BBC TV comedy starring Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley.
Nekker Island - Caribbean home of Sir Richard Branson of Virgin.
For details of further courses and workshops:
email: hilary.simon@gmtv.co.uk or info@art.guat.org
for information about silk painting in Guatemala.
Website http://www.silkpainters-guild.co.uk/hilarysimon/index.html
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Silk Painting
with Hilary Simon
Sunday November 23rd, 2008 10-4pm
£55 plus £5 materials
Silk painting is an enjoyable media where everyone can
produce a masterpiece!
Come and join Hilary Simon as she shows you how to create a design, select colours and paint the fabric.
You can make a cushion cover or wall hanging – and draw inspiration from Hilary and the large selection of reference books and cards available. Bring any pictures or ideas along!
The workshop covers the classic silk painting technique (Gutta), and explores the different techniques with salt and alcohol.
There are many rich and bright dyes to choose from – and we will cover the various ways to mix and dilute the dyes.
Beginners should leave with a good grounding in the basic techniques, so that you can work on your own after the class.
This workshop is suitable for beginners and those with a little more experience and children over 12 are welcome, too. No design or drawing skills are necessary.
Bring your own brushes for painting, and palettes if you have them – and an apron or protective clothing.
Discover the magic of painting on silk!
Head of Costume at GMTV Breakfast Television, Hilary Simon also has many years experience leading workshops in silk painting around the world and exhibits work internationally.
TO BOOK EMAIL yard@gracelandscafe.com OR
CALL VANESSA ON 07742 818 140
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