Classes

Batik workshops

Ever fancied creating your own pattern on fabric? Batik is rich in colour and the patterns are alluring and enticing to the eye. This is the class to learn the basic techniques of batik. Using a tjanting tool and fabric dyes you will create a beautiful bespoke piece of fabric that can be used as a wall hanging or as part of another creative project. This ancient art uses wax to resist dye on cloth, the wax prevents the colours from running into one another. During this workshop you will practice using the tjanting tool, draw and wax your own design and the utilise dyes to colour your master piece.

I am inspired by ethic patterns and bright colours, I encourage you to come with images that inspire you. You are welcome to bring your own pictures, please have them printed on a sheet of A4 paper to allow easy transfer to the fabric. There will also be a collection of images to choose from, birds, animals and mandala circles. 

This class is suitable for beginners and no prior skills are required. All you need is an interest in learning a new technique to create something bespoke and beautiful.

All materials are included.

Participants must be aged 16+

This class involves the use of hot wax.

Please consider wearing dark or old clothing when attending the event, fabric dye can spoil light coloured material.

Draw

Draw your chosen design on fabric

Wax 

Wax the pencil lines

Colour

Colour the image with fabric dyes 

Types of workshop

Beginner's batik wall hanging - 3.5 hours. (3rd Sept 2023 and 17th Sept 2023)

Batik your own lampshade -4 hours. (announced later in 2023)

Silk batik scarf -3 hours  (announced later in 2023)



Batik colour workshop

Next wall hanging colour work shop is held at Grub - Manchester City centre

Where: Grub, 50 Red Bank, Manchester M4 4HF

When:  12- 4pm  Sunday 3rd September 2023


Tickets available from  the link below:

www.tickettailor.com/events/voiceesea/953971 



This event in in collaboration with the ESEA festival in Manchester, this event celebrates East and South East Asian culture and heritage.

Tickets to enter the festival is £8, I have a stall here promoting batik colouring, you can choose a design to colour and pay when you attend. (£18 per picture)


Batik Wax and colour workshop

Wax and colour workshop is held in Disbury, Manchester

Where: Yes Lah Cafe 102 Barlow Moor Rd, Manchester M20 2PN 

When:  3:30- 7pm  Sunday 17th September 2023


Tickets available from  the link below:

https://checkout.square.site/buy/VSIOI5BLTNLOB73RA2NUWLTD



This event is in collaboration with the owners of Yes Lah cafe who will be providing a Nyona supper to compliment the batik workshop.


Gold fish

Queen Nefertari

Japanese lady wall hanging

Wolf wall hanging

Marking an occassion?

This is a dedicated workshop to wax and colour intended for a group of 4 or more celebrating a birthday, baby shower, a hen party or any occasion. This class can be run at your dedicated location. Make your occasion extra special with a batik workshop. Please send enquiries for prices.

Special projects

Are you decorating your home? Would like some bespoke cushion covers? A custom scarf? or unique sarong? These are special projects that we can help you achieve. Please get in touch.