Batik for Beginners with Kim Searle

In this session you will learn how to do the ancient art of Batik. Batik is a textile surface pattern technique that’s existed in many eastern cultures for hundreds of years and creates a distinct and attractive design. Using wax and specially made tools we’ll make patterns on fabric that act as a resist to fabric paint that we’ll apply on top of the wax.

While it's messy, it's a technique that encourages you to embrace the mistakes and incorporate them, ignoring perfection. It's a fluid workshop where we'll build up layers of colour and experiment with colour and texture.

Skill Level: Beginner

You’ll need: Come with ideas of the kinds of pattern you’d like to do, Pinterest board for inspiration here.  Batik can be messy, so wear clothes you don't mind getting inky or waxy.

Materials: all materials provided with guided hints, tips and demonstrations throughout the session.

Led by: Kim Searle, Darn It Workshops

These workshops are funded by WOVEN in Kirklees. While spaces are free, please do let us know if you can no longer make it as there may be a waiting list.

Healthy & Safety: during the workshop everyone will have their own materials and tools. Sanitiser and disinfectant will be available. If you feel unwell, please let us know and stay home. The space has level access. However, the toilet is upstairs.

Course Conditions: the workshop needs minimum numbers to run. In the unlikely event it doesn't meet this, the workshop will be cancelled and you will receieve a refund. Please don’t arrive more than 10 minutes before the workshop starts, unless previously discussed.