BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.1.1//EN TZID:Europe/London X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VEVENT UID:25172@xyzbrighton.com DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260201T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261222T123000 DTSTAMP:20260404T153621Z URL:https://xyzbrighton.com/events/floral-silk-painting-with-ruth-egon/ SUMMARY:Floral silk painting with Ruth Egon DESCRIPTION:Perfect for beginners\, a fun floral silk painting created on a n embroidery loop - take away a handmade piece of art for your homeJoin us at Liberation Art Gallery for a relaxing and creative silk painting works hop\, where participants will design and paint a beautiful floral artwork on silk\, stretched within an embroidery hoop.In this guided session\, you ’ll be introduced to the basics of silk painting\, learning how dyes flo w on silk and how to layer colour to create soft\, expressive floral desig ns. Working within an embroidery hoop frame\, participants will create a f inished textile piece that is both delicate and vibrant.This workshop is a 2-hour silk painting introduction that introduces new materials\, encoura ges self-expression in your painting choice\, and allows you to slow down and enjoy the creative process. It encourages taking time\, noticing mater ials\, responding intuitively\, and allowing the artwork to evolve without pressure. Slowing down the creative process helps regulate the nervous sy stem\, reduces performance anxiety\, and supports mindfulness\, presence\, and self-connection.Slow Painting is an intentional\, unhurried way of ma king art.Participants are invited to pause\, observe\, layer\, and respond gradually to materials rather than rushing toward a finished product.This workshop is suitable for beginners and those with some creative experienc e. The focus is on exploration\, colour\, and enjoyment rather than techni cal perfection. By the end of the session\, you’ll take home your comple ted silk artwork—ready to hang as a decorative piece or gift.All materia ls are provided\, and step-by-step guidance will be available throughout t he workshop.✨ What you’ll make:A hand-painted silk floral artworkMount ed in an embroidery hoop and ready to hang✨ What’s included:Silk fabri c\, dyes\, tools\, and embroidery hoopGuided instruction in a supportive g allery setting✨ Who it’s for:Beginners and anyone curious about textil e artNo prior silk painting experience requiredEnjoy a calm\, creative ses sion exploring colour and texture\, and leave with a unique handmade artwo rk to treasure.Experience the creative heart of Brighton by joining us at Liberation Art Gallery\, nestled in the historic and beautifully winding L anes. Surrounded by centuries-old architecture and vibrant local culture\, this workshop invites you to slow down\, explore\, and truly take in the charm of the area. Inside the gallery\, you’ll be immersed in inspiring artworks\, a welcoming atmosphere\, and the joy of creating amongst fellow art lovers. It’s not just a workshop—it's a moment of connection\, cr eativity\, and appreciation for Brighton’s artistic soul.This workshop i s ideal for beginners that haven't been creative for a while but want some thing different to do in Brighton. We make it a fun and friendly experienc e\, focusing on your joyful experience\, it's not too technical!Ruth Egon is a mixed media artist\, and studied printed textiles at university. She is inspired by the resilience and abundance of nature\, and is a resident artist at Liberation Art Gallery. She aims to inspire and build confidence in workshops\, particularly in those that have never been creative or had a long break from creativity - to spread the joy of making.All materials included.If the day and time available for this workshop does not suit you \, please email us at info@liberationartgallery.com - we always try to acc ommodate people where possible.At Liberation Art Gallery CIC\, we aim to c reate an inclusive and relaxing environment for all our workshop participa nts. Feel free to bring your own refreshments and we are BYOB friendly to enjoy during your session\, making your experience even more comfortable a nd sociable. Our gallery also provides toilet and handwashing facilities\, ensuring convenience and ease throughout your visit. With all workshop ma terials and tools provided\, this setup allows you to fully enjoy your cre ative experience without worrying about additional costs\, so you can focu s entirely on making art and having fun.Liberation Art Gallery CIC is a no t-for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making creativity accessible f or everyone. Nestled in the heart of Brighton\, our gallery and creative w orkshop and art therapy space reinvests all profits directly back into our community programmes\, ensuring quality exhibition space for artists and individuals\, families\, and young people\, especially those facing barrie rs to education\, mental health support\, or inclusion can access high-qua lity creative and therapeutic experiences. By joining our workshops and ev ents\, you’re not only nurturing your own creativity\, but actively help ing us deliver free and low-cost art therapy\, outreach projects\, and wel lbeing initiatives to those who need it most.Cancellation Policy:We unders tand.that plans can change\, and we do our best to be fair whilst protecti ng the sustainability of our workshops.Cancellations or date changes must be made at least 48 hours before the scheduled.workshopsCancellations made within 48 hours of the workshop or non attendance on the day are non-refu ndableAs a good-will gesture\, we are happy to to offer a transfer to a fu ture workshop of equal value subject to availability when at least 48 hour s notice is givenWorkshop credits must be used within 3 months of the orig inal workshop date and cannot be exchanged for cashWe are unable to offer refunds or workshop transfers for same-day cancellations. As materials\, a rtist fees and staffing are already commited.In rare and exceptional circu mstances please contact us directly. Any discretion offered is at Liberati on Art gallery's discretion.Booking a workshop at Liberation Art gallery y ou agree to our cancellations policy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://xyzbrighton.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/ 04/104893_image.jpg CATEGORIES:Arts LOCATION:Liberation Art Gallery\, 38 Meeting House Lane\, Brighton\, BN11HB \, Brighton\, England\, BN11HB\, United Kingdom GEO:50.822088;-0.140774 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=38 Meeting House Lane\, Bri ghton\, BN11HB\, Brighton\, England\, BN11HB\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADI US=100;X-TITLE=Liberation Art Gallery:geo:50.822088,-0.140774 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251026T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260329T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20261025T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR