What’s On
A quick summary of upcoming events in the next 2 months. For more information, see our Workshops & Talks and Exhibitions pages.
Exhibition: Patterns of Change
A juried exhibition of works by world-wide members of the Batik Guild, on the theme of 'Patterns of Change'
Exhibition: Henley Arts Trail -Wisteria Artists 
Angela Lenman
Exhibition: 'Patterns of Change' Batik Guild exhibition in Naples Botanical Garden in Florida 
Rosi Robinson
The Batik Guild's exhibition 'Patterns of Change' signifies the start of the International Year of Batik, 2024-5. 25 Batik Guild members from around the world - Australia, Sri Lanka, Sweden, France, the Netherlands, UK, Chile, Canada and the USA are exhibiting 31 batiks at Naples Botanical Garden.
The group of International artists created work that visualises environmental changes or observed in their personal lives; inspiring change and rousing hope in our community.
Workshop: Nature in Batik 
Andrew Wynne
The first of a three week course (7th, 14th & 21st May)
A series of three evening workshops focusing on the wonderfully expressive use of batik processes in the creation of works on the theme of nature.
Suitable for all levels of experience, learners will be taught all aspects of batik including pattern and design observation and composition, historical and multi-cultural traditions, contemporary practice, application of wax resists using kistkas and brushes, discharge and resist-dyeing and finishing.
Book all three as a course £120
Workshop spaces are limited to six learners. Workshop and class fees are strictly payable in advance to secure places.
Talk: From the Artisans of Java to the Quilters of England - the true story of "Bali" Batik. 
Diane Gaffney
From the Artisans of Java to the Quilters of England - the true story of "Bali" Batik.
A 30 minute talk looking at how this wonderful fabric, so beloved of quilters, is made - not in Bali, but in Java. Part of World Textile Day North. Free entry to the day (which runs from 10am to 4pm) and just a small charge for talks.
Workshop: Nature in Batik Andrew Wynne
Workshop: Nature in Batik Andrew Wynne
Exhibition: Oxfordshire Artweeks - Brightwell Artists Angela Lenman
Part of Oxfordshire Artweeks
Talk: From the Artisans of Java to the Quilters of Scotland - the true story of "Bali" Batik. Diane Gaffney
A thirty minute short talk with lots of photos and fabrics to look at. This talk is part of World Textile Day Scotland and entry to the Day is free. There is just a small charge for the talks.
Exhibition: '23@Brownlow Hall' - Windsor Artists Collective Angela Lenman
Windsor Artists Collective plus invited guest artists, 23 in total