GPS Seniors Paint Silk Scarves For Go Red For Women

  • Monday, May 12, 2014

GPS seniors in the College Portfolio art class taught by Debbie Glasscock completed a project “from their hearts.” With a week of instruction in the art of silk batik painting from local art teacher Susan Parks, the 20 girls completed over 20 silk scarves for the American Heart Association’s “Go Red for Women” silent auction, luncheon, and fashion show on Friday. 

Using gutta-resist outlines and silk dyes, the students designed scarves that held to the heart theme. Some flowers’ petals were shaped like hearts, one streetscape design featured clouds in the shape of hearts, and another had chains of hearts in various sizes and designs.  

The silk painting technique involves outlining the pre-determined designs with the water-based resist, gutta, on the prewashed silk that is on a stretcher. The resist keeps the paint colors within the outlined areas.  

Students in the class are Betsy Bailey, Emma Berry, Lucinda Boyd, Brianne Clure, Catherine Kim, Hannah Land, Danielle Richardson, Josie Love Roebuck, Emily Stutz, Caroline Vance, Madison Waldrop, Lauren Winkler, Ellen Anderson, Sharron Bockman, Sarah Cook, Madeline MacLean, McCay Mathis, Marshall Rustand, Morgan Sanborn, and Maddy Ward.

Student Scene
Lee Day 2024 To Begin April 5
  • 3/28/2024

On Friday, April 5, and Saturday April 6, Lee University will host Lee Day, a time of excitement and information geared toward prospective students and their families. Over the course of the ... more

Chattanooga State Takes A Quantum Leap With Expert Insights Into The Future Of Computing
  • 3/27/2024

Chattanooga State Community College will take a deep dive into the world of quantum computing alongside physics and computer science expert Dr. Shohini Ghose. Dr. Ghose will join ChattState ... more

TDOE Releases 2022-23 Report Card
  • 3/26/2024

The Tennessee Department of Education released the 2022-23 State Report Card, highlighting new interactive features for families and users to learn more on how districts and schools are performing ... more