Workshops & Talks

Come learn the fundamental skills of batik on this one day course. This class is aimed at absolute beginners, as full tuition and the opportunity to practice will be given. It is also suitable for those with some experience. Class sizes are small with a maximum of 8 students only, so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Our studio is equipped with all the necessary tools and materials to create your unique piece including mercerised cotton panels, waxing tools such as tjantings and stamps, dyes and brushes, and much more.

The cost of the class is £90 per person and runs 10am-4:30pm approx.

You may wish to bring an apron and wear old clothes!

Please bring a packed lunch. Tea, coffee, juice and light refreshments are provided.

This class is suitable for anyone above the age of 16.

Over the two days, Rosi will take you through a number of projects, batiking on cotton fabric and paper. You will be able to experiment with different waxing tools and apply Procion MX cold water Reactive dyes in a variety of ways. You can work at your own pace. Beginners and those with experience are welcome.

Come learn the fundamental skills of batik on this one day course. This class is aimed at absolute beginners, as full tuition and the opportunity to practice will be given. It is also suitable for those with some experience. Class sizes are small with a maximum of 8 students only, so please book early to avoid disappointment. 

Our studio is equipped with all the necessary tools and materials to create your unique piece including mercerised cotton panels, waxing tools such as tjantings and stamps, dyes and brushes, and much more.

The cost of the class is £90 per person and runs 10am-4:30pm approx.

You may wish to bring an apron and wear old clothes!

Please bring a packed lunch. Tea, coffee, juice and light refreshments are provided.

This class is suitable for anyone above the age of 16.

Best wishes and I look forward to meeting you!

Sue

P.S. Check out our good feedback here:
https://www.craftcourses.com/courses/batik-your-initial-in-belper-derbyshire

And examples of my work here: https://susan-rhodes.co.uk/batik

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One-to-one bookings available by appointment.

Group bookings also available (e.g. corporate, community organisations, team building etc). Please contact us for details and to arrange a date.

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Over the two days, Rosi Robinson will take you through a number of projects, batiking on cotton fabric and paper. You will be able to experiment with different waxing tools and apply Procion MX cold water Reactive dyes in a variety of ways. You can work at your own pace. Beginners and those with experience are welcome.

Over the two days, Rosi Robinson will take you through a number of projects, batiking on cotton fabric and paper. You will be able to experiment with different waxing tools and apply Procion MX cold water Reactive dyes in a variety of ways. You can work at your own pace. Beginners and those with experience are welcome.

Batik Week Workshop

- A workshop with 5 days of studio time offering an opportunity to deepen an existing batik practice or discover a new fibre art form, through a vibrant creative experience with other practitioners. Drawing on Threads of Life’s detailed field research of Indonesia’s ancient natural dye traditions, this workshop explores the interaction between this pallet of colours and the batik process. For beginners to advanced practitioners alike.

The Soul of Batik Workshop - A workshop led by Nia Fliam and Agus Ismoyo of Brahma Tirta Sari with 5 days of studio time exploring both the processes of natural dyed batik and an understanding of intangible culture that is at the heart of batik. The goals are for the participants to initiate or improve the technical aspects of their batik skills, to enhance their creative process through a personal project, gain insight into Indonesia's traditional natural dye practices.

Batik Week Workshop

- A workshop with 5 days of studio time offering an opportunity to deepen an existing batik practice or discover a new fibre art form, through a vibrant creative experience with other practitioners. Drawing on Threads of Life’s detailed field research of Indonesia’s ancient natural dye traditions, this workshop explores the interaction between this pallet of colours and the batik process. For beginners to advanced practitioners alike.