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A quick summary of upcoming events in the next 2 months. For more information, see our Workshops & Talks and Exhibitions pages.

Workshop: Portraits in Batik
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Andrew Wynne

23 Mar 2024 all day
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A portrait workshop using an exciting combination of batik processes including wax resist, discharge and resist dyeing.Suitable for all levels of experience, learners will be taught all aspects of batik including portrait composition from a photograph, historical and multi-cultural traditions, contemporary practice, application of wax resists using kistkas and brushes, discharge and resist-dyeing with bleach and procion dyes and finishing. £75 inclusive.

Workshop spaces are limited to six learners. Workshop and class fees are strictly payable in advance to secure places.

Knighton Lane Artists Studios, Leicester.

Workshop: 'Discover the Magic of Batik' workshop with Rosi Robinson in Sussex
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Rosi Robinson

23 to 24 Mar 2024 9.30 a.m - 4 p.m.

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

The Martindale Centre, Station Road, Horsted Keynes, West Sussex, RH16 2AB

Workshop: 'Discover the Magic of Batik' workshop with Rosi Robinson in S.W. Scotland
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Rosi Robinson

13 to 14 Apr 2024 9.30 a.m - 4 p.m.

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 eaimage.jpegch 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

Shambellie House, New Abbey, Dumfries, DG2 8HQ

Exhibition: Henley Arts Trail -Wisteria Artists
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Angela Lenman

4 to 6 May 2024 !0 - 5pm
2 Wisteria Cottage, Ruscombe Lane, Ruscombe RG10 9JP

Exhibition: Patterns of Change

4 May to 30 Jun 2024

A juried exhibition of works by world-wide members of the Batik Guild, on the theme of 'Patterns of Change' 

Naples Botanical Garden, – Kapnick Hall, 4820 Bayshore Drive, FL 34112, USA

Workshop: Nature in Batik
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Andrew Wynne

7 May 2024 6pm - 9pm
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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.

Knighton Lane Artists Studios, Leicester.

Workshop: Nature in Batik
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Andrew Wynne

14 May 2024 6pm - 9pm
Knighton Lane Artists Studios, Leicester.
 
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