Workshops

The term ‘Batik’ is an Indonesian – Malay word and is the generic term used to refer to the process of dyeing fabric using a resist technique: covering areas of cloth with a dye-resistant substance to prevent them absorbing colour. Participants will use wax resist in the workshop - a combination of beeswax & paraffin wax. The technique is thought to be over 1000 years old and historical evidence indicates the use of this resist technique in Africa, the Middle East, Asia & India. It reached its highest artistic expression in Java, Indonesia in the 19th century. Beginners, intermediate and advanced will be catered for in this ‘hands-on’, creative and experimental workshop. Traditional and contemporary batik techniques will be covered.