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WORKSHOP: Batik


  • The Arts Centre Cootamundra 18 Wallendoon Street Cootamundra, NSW, 2590 Australia (map)

Batik Workshop
With experienced artist Ms Leni

Beginners Workshop
Saturday 8th June, 10am to 3pm
Cost of $90pp
(TACC Member Discount Available - email info@theartscentrecootamundra.org.au)

WHAT IS BATIK?
Batik is a traditional Indonesian technique for decorating and dying fabric using wax resist. It is recognised by UNESCO as an Indonesian Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.

WHO IS MS LENI?
Ms Leni is a renown Indonesian batik artist with over 25 years’ experience who has been invited to display her designs around the world. Leni uses her expertise to teach at all levels and regularly runs workshops in Indonesia. Her award-winning designs are a source of national pride and focus on bringing attention to endangered endemic bird species of Indonesia and are currently used on uniforms for schools, government, and bank workers.

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
This beginner workshop will be a basic introduction to the techniques involved in using hot wax and dye to create beautiful materials. Each participate will design and create their own scarf which can be taken home.

MATERIALS
The cost of the workshop will include all materials required including a canting tool which participants can take home to continue to practice learned skills.

BYO drinks, snacks and lunch. Tea and coffee making facilities available.

This is a small group, hands-on workshop. Spaces are limited. Registrations Essential by 3pm Thursday 6th June.

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