Workshops & Talks

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 talk with lots of lovely batik textiles - some old and traditional and some bang up to date. In this talk we can trace the story of batik from past to present and even into the future.

This event is run by Ledbury Quilters but guests are always welcome for a small charge.

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

A workshop suitable for all levels of experience with an emphasis on play and experimentation, exploring the unique interactions between the batik process using wax resist, discharge and dyeing processes on fabrics and papers.
Suitable for all levels of experience, learners will be taught all aspects of batik including abstract composition, 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. 

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

 £75.00 inclusive.

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