Botanical Silk Printing Workshop
May 3, 2026 - May 3, 2026
1 Session
Sunday 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Teaching Artist:
Diane Harrison
In this hands-on 3.5-hour workshop, students will join Rhode Island Textile artist, Diane Harrison to learn the basics of botanical printing on fabric. Learn how to transfer pigments from flowers and foliage onto silk fabric to reveal their beautiful colors, textures, and patterns. Students will each print a luxurious, silk charmeuse scarf.
This workshop will give students the knowledge to continue experimenting with botanical printing on fabric or garments on their own.
No previous experience is necessary. All materials will be provided. Please dress in clothes that you don’t mind getting a little messy.
Education Policies and Procedures
Please review Newport Art Museum's education policies and procedures.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available. Please submit an application to the Director of Museum Education two weeks prior to class start date.
Museum members receive a discount on tuition!
Location and parking
Newport Art Museum classes are held in the Museum's School located at the Coleman Center for Creative Studies at 26 Liberty Street. Please park in our Museum parking lots or along Liberty Street.
To receive a discounted price, you have three options:
If you're not a member:
Purchase a membership along with a class or event registration, and the discount will be applied in your cart.
If you are a member, and you purchased your membership on this website:
log into your account and the discount will be applied in your cart. You can log in before your purchase, or during the checkout process.
If you are a member, and you did not purchase your membership on this website:
Log in with the email address we have on file for you. If you haven't logged into this website before, you'll need to reset your password first.
If you are a member, and you're having an issue logging in:
Purchase a registration for a class or event, and then call or email the museum, and we will be happy to apply the discount to your purchase.