Join the Batik Guild

The Batik Guild is a UK-based non-profit making organisation which is financed by its members' subscriptions. It is run by volunteers. The Guild was founded in 1986 by a small group of artists who were interested in the craft of batik. Since that time it has grown to a membership of around 200. Members come from all over Great Britain as well as Ireland, Europe and beyond, and include professional artists, amateur artists, teachers and those who simply enjoy doing batik.

Our principal objective is to encourage a wider appreciation and understanding of batik as a centuries-old craft which continues to meet the needs of creative artists working today. We particularly hope to encourage its practice in schools and colleges alongside other more familiar art forms.

The Guild aims to organise at least two national exhibitions of members' work in a year. Regional representatives and members also organise workshops, lectures, and meetings around the country.

We produce a colour newsletter (presently three times a year) which is an important way for members to communicate, discuss their work and exchange views and information which may be useful and interesting to other members. The Guild's web site was first set up in 1998 and is proving to be another useful tool for communication and promotion of the art of batik.

Aims of the Batik Guild

• To promote and improve education in the field of batik
• To stimulate a constructive and creative approach to the craft
• To encourage and support members as individual artists and crafts workers
• To exchange information on techniques
• To provide lectures, workshops and meetings for members
• To share information about exhibitions, studios and workshop space

Membership

Membership runs from 1st April to 31st March, and includes three newsletters a year. Backdated newsletters are provided for the current year should you join during the year. Membership is half price from 1st October (expiring 31st March). If membership is paid during March, a discount of £2 is offered.

Our annual subscription rates are currently:

	Full membership (UK)	£20.00 GBP
	Full membership (Europe)	£25.00 GBP
	Full membership (USA)	£30.00 GBP (approx $60)
	Full membership (Rest of world)	£30.00 GBP

How to Join Us

If you wish to join us, you can make your payment online, including your contact details. Simply click on the appropriate button above and then go to the Batik Guild Shop's checkout, to make your payment securely using Paypal.

Alternatively, you can download and print our application form, complete it, and send in to the membership secretary together with your payment.

Download the application form here.
It is in Adobe Acrobat format, and you will need the Adobe reader which you can download from the Adobe website.

Send application forms and any other enquiries to:

An information pack will be sent to you on receipt of your payment.

Current members of the Guild may also submit their annual subscriptions online using the buttons above.