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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 for new members is half price from 1st October (expiring 31st March).

Our standard annual subscription rates are currently:

	UK	£22.00 GBP
	Europe	£27.00 GBP
	USA	£32.00 GBP
	Rest of World	£32.00 GBP

How to Join Us

If you wish to join us, you can simply give us your contact details and pay your initial fee online through PayPal. Alternatively you can pay by cheque or set up a standing order. If you wish to use either of these two methods then please contact the Membership Secretary.

Please send cheques and any other membership enquiries to:

Claire Drewe
Membership Secretary

membership@batikguild.org.uk

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