Kulina Folk Art Creative Workshops

Textile Painting Workshops for All Skill Levels at Your Venue

Whether you're a seasoned artist or a novice, these workshops are designed to cater to everyone's skill level. No need to worry about your experience, as I provide step-by-step guidance to ensure that each participant leaves with a successful and stunning project. So let's bring out the artist in you at your own location.

Bouncing Ball on CottonBouncing Ball Designs on Cotton Workshop

Ages: children 5+, teens and adults - up to 22 participants

60 min. workshop

Our magical project is perfect for young children! This enchanting workshop is all about drawing on cotton fabric and witnessing the magic come to life. With a blend of alcohol and vinegar, watch as the colors interact and create a mesmerizing watercolor effect. Participants will have the opportunity to experiment with permanent markers and recycled objects, allowing them to craft their own vibrant masterpiece. Take your creation home while it is still wet, but remember to let it dry overnight. To ensure the colors set completely, a quick ironing or a stint in a hot dryer is all that's needed. The fabric itself is made from 100% cotton and measures a generous 15” x 15”. With adult participation required with each child under the age of 10, this is a bonding experience like no other.

Please use this SAFETY STATEMENT on all publicity materials This is not a drop-off class. Adult participation is required with each child under the age of 10. We will be using waterproof permanent markers so bring an old shirt to protect your clothing.

Venue Requirements

* Please use my SAFETY STATEMENT for publicity purposes to make parents aware of the use of permanent markers. Feel free to use my description and pictures as well.

* Volunteer/assistant from the venue for the younger participants, not necessary for teen and adult workshops

* U-shaped seating arrangement preferred and one table for me towards the opening

* Each participant will need approximately 2.50 feet of table space to work on this project.

* I will bring everything else!


Pricing and Other Details

Audience size: 22 participants max - 60 min. program (plus 45 min. set-up & 30 min. clean-up)

Fee for the first 15 participants including all materials___$310 +mileage (see below)

Extra participants up to 22 will be charged $8 each for materials.

The same day and same location second program gets a discount.

** If you would like to register more than 22 participants, there is an additional $50 fee to have a second lead teacher on site. Two teachers can accommodate 40 students max.

Travel Fee: $0.65/mile - Mileage discounts are available for multiple workshops in the same area. The travel fee is capped at $125 for most programs.


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Travel Fee: Mileage discounts are available for multiple workshops in the same area. If we can book you on the same day with another venue, within 15 miles from your venue, we will split the fee between the two venues.


 

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All workshops are also listed with the Massachusetts Libraries Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) at https://mblc.state.ma.us/directories/performers/programs.php  

©2017-24 Kulina Folk Art mykulina@yahoo.com / 413-436-7444 / Design Gariné Arakelian


Tie Dye Style Silk Scarf Painting WorkshopScrunch-Paint a Silk Scarf

Ages: teens and adults - up to 22 participants

60 min. workshop

Exclusive workshop on creating stunning “tie-dye style” silk scarves with no experience necessary! Perfect for beginners, this workshop will guide you through the magical world of colors and how to expertly blend them using our permanent, high chroma, highly transparent liquid fabric paint. During the workshop, we will provide step-by-step instructions for a creative process that will leave you with a wearable masterpiece. Your blank scarf is made from 100% silk, ensuring its luxurious quality, carefully hand-rolled and hand-sewn, measuring 8 inches by 54 inches. Each participant will leave with a beautiful silk scarf masterpiece. After the workshop, simply allow your creation to dry overnight before ironing it on the silk setting, to permanently set the vibrant colors. The participants will need approximately 2 feet working space.

Please use this STATEMENT on all publicity materials Bring an old shirt to protect your clothing.

Venue Requirements

* U-shaped seating arrangement preferred and one table for me towards the opening

* Each participant will need approximately 3 feet of table space to work on this project.

* I will bring everything else!


Pricing and Other Details

Audience size: 22 participants max - 60 min. program (plus 45 min. set-up & 30 min. clean-up)

Fee for the first 15 participants including all materials____$330 +mileage (see below)

Extra participants up to 22 will be charged $8 each for materials.

The same day and same location second program gets a discount.

** If you would like to register more than 22 participants, there is an additional $50 fee to have a second lead teacher on site. Two teachers can accommodate 40 students max.

Travel Fee: $0.65/mile - Mileage discounts are available for multiple workshops in the same area. The travel fee is capped at $125 for most programs.


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