Learn the art of traditional batik wax-resist dyeing in this fun hands-on batik making workshop.
What is modern contemporary batik? It’s a brand-new kind of art which combines traditional Malaysian batik techniques with modern art. This fun and therapeutic workshop is suitable for anyone, even absolute beginners.
Through this 3-hour workshop you will create your own batik art design while learning the basics of the art of batik canting.
What to expect:
- Learn about the history of batik, how it is made, and the tools & materials needed for batik canting
- Learn skills for “tulis” batik by using hot wax and a special “tjanting” tool
- Experiment with mixing colours to produce the right tone and shade
- All materials and tools provided
- A beautiful piece of 30cm batik art to take home
Get creative and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Batik and create your own artwork that is bound to impress!
Note: Children aged 14+ can attend but must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult.
Hosts
Shirlyn Low
Batik Artist and Architec
Shirlyn is a Batik Artist and Architect. Based in the UK but born and raised in Malaysia, she embraced the rich heritage of batik art, learning from skilled artisans and craftsmen across Malaysia and Indonesia. She creates hand-drawn batik, aka “batik tulis”, by mixing modern styles and designs with traditional dyeing and wax-resist techniques.
With batik becoming a declining craft, her mission is to make batik art more accessible and to bring the story about the rich cultural heritage behind this ancient craft with 2000 years of history to new audiences. To this end, she regularly hosts workshops and exhibits her batik art in galleries and fairs across the country. Aside from creating her own batik art, she works on commissions and live batik demonstrations for clients such as Great Western Arcade and John Lewis. She hopes to discover new experiences and share her passion for batik craft.
Partners
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