Workshops & Talks

A number of Batik Guild members regularly run workshops and give talks on batik. A selection of forthcoming events is listed here.

Talks and workshops in Europe

Batik Guild Symposium in France - Celebrating our 40th Anniversary Claire Drewe

10 to 16 Jul 2026

As part of the Batik Guild's 40th anniversary we are holding a series of workshops and talks at Claire Drewe's Studio and Chambres D'Hôtes on the edge of the Loire Valley in France.  The theme will be sustainability and workshops will be held in natural dyes and using caps with natural dyes.  There will also be a day of talks and a mini exhibition and Open studios on the 14th July. 

Talks and workshops in North America

Five-day Ro-Kata and Han-bosen workshop with Kiranada Sterling Benjamin Kiranada Sterling Benjamin

23 to 27 Jun 2026

The Pacific Northwest Art School on charming Whidbey Island, WA is working with me to offer a great five-day Ro-Kata and Han-bosen workshop June 23-27. Here's a ideal chance to delve into the Japanese batik process, learn their unique wax stencil process as well as the half-resist technique. Its a professional level workshop but beginners to advance students can be accommodated. Contact kiranada at kiranada03848@gmail with any questions and sign-up soon with pacificnorthwestartschool.org

 

The Pacific Northwest Art School, Whidbey Island, Washington State. USA

More workshops and talks

The following Guild members may also offer workshops and talks by arrangement.

Members in England
Photo of Jenn Adamson
Jenn Adamson
Sara Bishop Bridget Cordory Gill Curry Helen Dougall
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Susan D'souza
Kyrle du Heaume
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Marina Elphick
Shelagh Hetreed Wendy James Caroline King MarieTherese King
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Angela Lenman
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Barbara Melling
Jenny O'Leary Robin Paris
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Sue Rhodes-Simpson
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Rosi Robinson
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Sarah Tucker
Jo Whiteland
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Andrew Wynne
Members in Scotland
Jane Lannagan
Members in Wales
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Dorothy Morris
Members in Europe
Llaneza Arias Medellin Claire Drewe Mélanie Dusarse
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Isabella Künzli Waller
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Shuen-Li Spirit
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Christina Szabo
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Rita Trefois
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Eleonora Ur
Members in North America
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Beth Evans
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Susan Metzger
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Jennifer Raby
Members in Rest of World
Kamal Dollah
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Catalina Espina
Monisha Gallage Agus Ismoyo Tatang Wibowo Xingdong Zhu
 
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