Batik or Silk Painting Pictures
Description
On-line - Instructions only 2 hours Zoom Class
When I am in a Tier 2-following government guidlines.
Teaching will resume - screens, face coverings, sanitised etc.
More information on enquiry.
Batik - This will be a class where you learn how to:
*use a tjanting tool correctly
*heat hot beeswax
*stretch cotton fabric onto a frame
*as a relief to block out areas on the cotton material.
*Alternative tools
What is Batik:
Using a tjanting tools, which is a small bowl with a tube that is used like a pen but instead of releasing ink you release hot beeswax and other mark making tools are demonstrated, card, brushes and sponges etc.
Batik dyes are used to create your beautiful masterpiece, you will iron out the wax before you take your picture home to frame.
Your final piece of wall-art approx will be 16''x16'' or similar. Although I have a variety of frame shapes for you to choose from.
You will make A5 samples with various techniques as practice pieces, they also look lovely in a frame or on gift cards.
It will be a great experimental day, just remember accidents can be happy accidents!
Silk painting is an alternative to batik - (Face to Face only):
Silk painting using gutta and silk paints. Please let me know via the 'Ask a question' button after booking if you choose this option.
Please bring:
- Suitable old clothes /apron
- Ideas for your designs- printed out or on your phone
- Carrier bag
- Packed lunch
Please arrive by 9:45 am so we can start promptly
studio address: Close to Stafford ST19
On-line courses are available- please message Barbara .
Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts. Start dates may be amended on request.
What's included in the price?
- 5 1/2 -6 hours of creative tuition
- Refreshments included
- Opportunity to learn the basics of using hot batik wax and using tools and mark making techniques
- Lots of inspiration ideas, examples and techniques to get you started on your fabulous Batik journey
- Maximum of 4 places, so you get lots of attention
- All materials are included
Contact
Barbara Meek- Feltworld - Creative Arts at Feltworld - Creative ArtsStaffordshire
ST19 5BL
Suitable for
- Accommodation offered
- Adults
- Advanced/pro level
- Children
- Corporate days out & team building
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- Hearing impaired
- Hen dos
- Intermediate level
- Learning difficulties (SEN)
- Limited mobility
- Parking provided
- Public transport
- Seniors
- Stag dos
- Suitable for beginners
- Teenagers
- Tutor can travel
- Wheelchair users
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Reviews
Batik picture making with my daughter. My results were much better- than I thought I could do - came away with a picture I will happily frame.......and would love to do something similar ...
Response from Feltworld - Creative Arts:
I am so pleased that you and Sophie are pleased with your paintings. They will look great in a lovely frame.Great day, I love the pieces I have made. Looking forward to framing them and putting them on my wall. Would do again.
Response from Feltworld - Creative Arts:
I am glad you enjoyed your day. You have a talent for design, I hope you find the time to do more art for yourself ;-) .I did this batik course on 17 September 2020. It was just wonderful. All equipment was available and thanks to Barbara I was able to make a beautiful batik first time. It is gorgeous and I will be framing it. Barbara is so friendly and relaxed with you to make you feel comfortable with the process. I would definitely promote her classes. A lovely light place to create your art. I can only thank her for her friendly manner, tips, tricks, and information.
Response from Feltworld - Creative Arts:
It was a pleasure to teach you Jill. Your picture looks fabulous, well worth the wait during the lock down and Covid! :-)I hope you continue and I will look forward to seeing your future creations. B
A great ‘hands-on’ experience - wonderful guidance through the whole process of batik and would highly recommend. It was a very enjoyable day and really pleased with the resulting piece of work.
Response from Feltworld - Creative Arts:
Thank you Christine. You and your sister Shiela created unique art works as complete beginners and they looked brilliant. I am looking forward to seeing your pieces framed :-) and teaching you in the future.Calm confident instruction on techniques to use as was my first time. Everything was to hand when I needed it without asking making it so easy.
I came away with a lovely piece of ‘experimental ‘ batik fabric and am so pleased.
Can’t recommend her more highly. Fabulous day and so motivational.
A thoroughly enjoyable afternoon learning batik for the first time. Very informative friendly tutor who shared many tips and insights into this wonderful art.
Felt very happy and comfortable with friends in Barbara’s beautiful home surrounded by her exquisite craftwork. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Response from Feltworld - Creative Arts:
Thank you Daizy. There are many levels to batik and you did well in this introduction class. :-)After completing an introduction to batik workshop and liking the technique so much, I went back again to do a full day's workshop. All the materials and equipment were supplied, and lots of useful hints and tips given. I was delighted with the result that and it is now framed and hanging on my lounge wall. I can highly recommend this course.
Response from Feltworld - Creative Arts:
I am really pleased that you have learned so much and being on two of my Batik days. Maybe join me for the crackle glaze class one day :-).A superb day learning a new skill. Barbara was accomplished and enthusiastic to pass her techniques on. It was very relaxing and enjoyable and I achieved a product I was pleased with. The lunch and tea and cake helped the day along and I would thoroughly recommend this course.
Response from Feltworld - Creative Arts:
Thank you for a lovely review Jayne. Loved your picture and striking background.Hope to see you on a Felmaking workshop some time :-).
Enjoyed my first Batik course so much...I came back for a 2nd...enjoyed so much..I’m thinking of doing a 3rd 😀
Response from Feltworld - Creative Arts:
Thank you. It was lovely to teach you again Nancy. You have a natural talent and colour sense, I will look forward to teaching you in the future :-). Maybe try the crackle glaze!Had a great day under the supportive and knowledgable guidance of Barbara, I can’t believe that I was able to produce such a piece on my first Batik course...I’m going to get it framed. Everything required provided in the course fee + Lunch, cake and drinks all through the day. Would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to explore Batik in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
A really enjoyable day. Learned a lot in a very supportive environment. Very happy with the results
Enjoyed a lovely creative day with Barbara today exploring batik techniques on both cotton and silk. Thank you for your hospitality and guidance.
I had a great introduction to Batik yesterday with Barbara. She was very hospitable and a great teacher. All the materials were provided, along with lunch and great cake. This was a technique I had been wanting to try for a long time. It was great to go home with pieces of work I would actually put up at home. Thank you for a great day Barbara.
Response from Feltworld - Creative Arts:
Thank you for your encouraging review. Hope to meet you again-Best regards Barbara :-)I had a fabulous day learning how do do Batik with Barbara. She is an excellent teacher and everything was supplied. Due to her expert guidance, I left with some pieces of Batik that I will frame and hang in my home.
Response from Feltworld - Creative Arts:
Thank you for an encouraging review Lianne.Your four season tree is fabulous. Looking forward to seeing it framed.
I’ve been fortunate enough to enjoy the Feltworld introduction to Batik. It’s a technique I had wanted to try for a long time and the course didn’t disappoint. All materials were supplied and the tuition was very helpful. A very enjoyable course