What’s On

Exhibition by Batik Guild members in UK and abroad. 

Solo exhibition by Kim Gordon. 'A Sense of Place' - Landscape Batiks on Kinwashi Paper

Explore traditional and modern techniques of batik. Discover how to develop them into both pictorial art forms, or purely expressive abstract designs. All skill levels can take a variety of approaches to this traditional Far Eastern resist technique of decorating fabric, using hot wax and fibre-reactive dyes.

A short talk looking at the way this fabulous fabric is made - known as Bali batik but actually made in Java.

Lots of lovely fabrics and photos. Part of World Textile Day Wales

Learn the basics of this wonderful traditional resist technique of decorating fabric. Discover the magical quality and variety of effects that batik - wax, dyes, fabric (and paper) - has to offer.

            This one or two-day workshop is suitable for any level of experience. You can work at your own pace and ability under the supervision of the internationally renowned batik artist and instructor, Rosi Robinson.                                                             

            You will be introduced to a variety of traditional and contemporary waxing techniques on cotton fabric and paper using hot liquid wax and fibre-reactive dyes. You will learn how to do batik in a more painterly way - almost like painting in watercolours, on both fabric and paper. By waxing areas at each stage, you will learn how to build up a picture or design by applying dye washes starting from the lightest colour leading up to the darkest. You will also learn how to discharge colour on both paper and cotton fabric.

Email: rosirob@aol.com  or rosi@rosirobinson.com  or    Web: www.rosirobinson.com