Workshops & Talks

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.

A talk for the Aberdeen Quilters (but guests are very welcome) Lots of images and glorious batik textiles from all over Java to look at. Sales Table.

Introduction and exercises with wax (tjanting and brushes)

Etching in the wax

 Pointillism

A series of four 2-days workshops in the period of January – June 2020

An intensive education in six 2-days meetings from January till June 2020.

Java Batik Study Tour 

October 19th - November 3rd 2019 NOW FULL

Lots of wonderful hands on workshops and visits.

Contact Diane at dianegaffney@gmail.com for more information about any future trips.

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.