Get Your Ramble On! Come to Fine Line Creative Arts Center, tour the studios, shop the Artisan Market and see Artists demonstrate their craft at the Fox River Arts Ramble 2026.
Tara will demonstrate Silk Painting in the painting studio of the Fine Line Creative Arts Center at this one day Arts event in the Fox River Valley.
Grab a friend or two and join me for an afternoon of creative fun in my home studio. In this one day workshop you will paint a silk scarf using professional silk dyes. All natural and non- toxic materials. Tara will fix the dyes for you. $120. What to Expect:
• Overview of dyes and resources.
• Gutta resist application and painting techniques
• Direct dye application techniques: wet-on- dry, wet in wet, salt, alcohol, and glazing.
• You will finish painting your scarf but it will not be ready not take home that day. Your scarf will need to dry, and cure for 24-48 hours before it is steamed for 2-3 hours in a steamer. Then rinsed, washed, rinsed and ironed (by Tara).
To register visit the Shop or contact Tara directly via email.
This two day workshop held on Tuesdays April 28 & May 5, 10am-2pm at the FineLine Creative Art Center in St Charles Illinois. Students learn silk painting using the Gutta Serti technique with French Silk Dyes. $155.00
Multi-level instructional watercolor painting class for anyone over 50. Registration now open at the Senior Center or Arlington Heights Park District Class meets from 12:30-3:00pm .
Do you enjoy the feel and elegant drape of a silk scarf? Love the look of expressive watercolor in vibrant color? Come learn to make a hand painted silk scarf in my home-based studio. Painting & drawing experience is helpful but not required. Space is limited to 4 students. Register and make full payment of $150. to hold your spot.
Learn the art of silk painting from start to finish at Fine Line Creative Art Center in St Charles Illinois. Artist Educator Tara Riley will guide you through each step of the process. Drawing & painting experience not required.
Hand painted silk scarfs by Tara Riley Art will be featured at the Smithsonian Craft 2 Wear show September 26-29 2025. The juried show features wearable art by American Artists. Portions of all sales go to support the Smithsonian Women’s Committee to fund Smithsonian research, education, and conservation efforts.
CAVA’s Summer 2025 exhibit at the Mayslake Peabody Estate will include “Growing Through the Fence” by Tara Riley. This piece celebrates how life finds a way to flourish, even in the face of obstacles. It’s both uplifting and powerful, a testament to beauty emerging in unexpected places.
Tarateaching a student to paint on silk.
Tara’s painting , “Growing Through the Fenc” will be included in this juried group exhibition in the gallery at the Historic Mayslake Peabody Mansion.
Monday, August 4 - Saturday, September 20
Artist Reception August 14 6-8pm
Gallery Open: Monday through Friday - 12 PM-3PM, Saturday 9AM-1PM
“Flowing Tears of the Young Geisha” by Tara Riley will be included in the exhibit Honoring Hokusai at the Elmhurst Art Museum. The show includes works inspired by Katsushiro Hokusai June 29-August 17. Opening reception July 12, 2025 6-9pm.
Tara will be at the Outdoor Artist Market come see recent collection of hand painted scarfs.
Silk Scarf Painting Workshop with Tara Riley
Thursday October 10, 2024/ 1:00 pm-4:00 pm / Where: 611 E Euclid Ave, Arlington Heights
What to Expect:
• Fabric prep and stretching
• Overview of dyes, chemicals. and resources
• Gutta resist application
• Direct dye application techniques: wet-on- dry, wet in wet, salt, alcohol, and glazing.
• How to set dyes with steam for color permanence.
• You will finish painting your scarf but it will not be ready not take home that day. Your painted scarf will need to dry, and cure for 24-48 hours before it is steamed for 2-3 hours in a steamer. Then rinsed, washed, rinsed and steam ironed (by Tara).
• We will arrange a day / time for you to pick up your steamed, washed & finished scarf later, or ship it to you.
Three of Tara Riley’s recent paintings will be included in the Arlington Heights Art Guild show at the Arlington Heights Senior Center May 29- June 27. Artists reception Friday may 30 4;30-6pm.
“Line of Descent” by Tara Riley (Acrylic & oil on canvas 20”x20”) will be included in the Faculty Show in The Kavanagh Gallery at Fine Line Creative Art Center in St Charles. May 1- June 7 2025. Opening reception is May 1 5-7 pm.
Several of Tara Riley’s hand painted silk scarfs are included in the Over & Under Exhibit at TLD Design Center & Gallery April 2- May 7.
Please join me at the Wall Flowers Exhibit WebsiteOpening Reception March 22, 5-8 pm. Details to follow closer to event.
Art, Jewelry and Gift Market. Tara is showing hand-painted scarfs. First edition wearable art: Ice-dyed scarfs, silk chemises, silk camisoles and viscose cardigans. Grab a friend and come enjoy the afternoon.
Fineline Creative Arts Center Artisan Market December 5-10.
Featuring hand painted scarfs by Tara Riley.
Women’s Club of Evanston’s Holiday Bizaar and Artisan Market.
Tara will be showing and selling hand painted silk scarfs and hand dyed wearables including, cardigans, camisoles and silk chemises.
Do you enjoy the feel and elegant drape of a silk scarf? Love the look of expressive watercolor in vibrant color? Come learn to make a hand painted silk scarf in my home-based studio. Painting & drawing experience is helpful but not required. Space is limited to 4 students. Register and make full payment of $95. to hold your spot.
Abundant Autumn Gelli- plate Printing Workshop
Gelli- plate printing is a fun, spontaneous way to make marks with a variety of found objects and mark making tools no matter where you are on your art making journey, previous art making experience is not required for this workshop.
Follow your own creative path by exploring new ways to make marks. Inspired by the glory of autumn. This workshop will focus on developing prints inspired by the beauty of the season to make original notecard.. More details and registration.
Tara was awarded a residency at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park Colorado. She will be in residence at the Estaes Park Location from August 17- Sept 5 2024. More info on programs coming soon.
Do you enjoy the feel and elegant drape of a silk scarf? Love the look of expressive watercolor in vibrant color? Come learn to make a hand painted silk scarf in my home-based studio. Painting & drawing experience is helpful but not required. Space is limited to 4 students. Register and make full payment of $75. to hold your spot.
JURORS:
John Nester, Adjunct Instructor, Elmhurst University
Marci Ruben, Curator, Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago
Do you enjoy the feel and elegant drape of a silk scarf? Love the look of expressive watercolor in vibrant color? Come learn to make a hand painted silk scarf in my home-based studio. Painting & drawing experience is helpful but not required. Space is limited to 4 students. Registration and full payment $75. is required to hold your spot. (If you have a group of 3-4 inquire about alternate dates).
Do you enjoy the feel and elegant drape of a silk scarf? Love the look of expressive watercolor in vibrant color? Come learn to make a hand painted silk scarf in my home-based studio. Painting & drawing experience is helpful but not required. Space is limited to 4 students. Register and make full payment of $75. to hold your spot.
See Tara’s work in the Resilience show now through May 31.
“Above it All” by Tara Riley will be among the art work features at “It’s for the Birds” @ The Blue Moon Art Gallery.
“Walk On”, by Tara Riley, 12” x 12” mixed media on wood panel..
One Inspired EveningThis painting wiill be included in the annual charity fundraiser. Is a fun evening of food, drink music and art. The Insiration corporation helps those suffering from homelessness through housing, job training . One Inspired Evening is a decades long Chicago art institution.
This 24” x 24” mixed media painting will be included at the show. Along with one of my smaller pieces called “Some Bunny Loves You” .
Invite your friends and family! Make this annual event a holiday season tradition! Maybe you will gather for brunch and head to the Bazaar, or maybe you prefer to work up an appetite shopping and grab a bite after!
Make a plan! Save the date & start working on your holiday shopping list! Don’t forget Teacher Gifts, Workplace Gift Exchange or even a few extra Hostess Gifts to have on hand!
Shop Local & Give Local!Buy from local artisans with all event proceeds going to our Community Grant Fund which supports local nonprofits.
