Batik Silk Painting for Beginners - Spring Tulips at Yardley Arts

Description

Learn the art of Batik Silk Painting using melted wax and painting ink on silk. For all abilities. On a practical note Lisa will show you how to stretch your silk onto a wooden frame, apply melted wax using tjanting tools and paintbrushes. Then the magic happens when the jewel toned inks flow onto the silk. This is such an organic way of making art, you can draw your design straight onto the silk with the wax after you’ve had a practice on paper first. Or if you’re feeling a little nervous there are some magic disappearing fabric pens to hand if you prefer to sketch your outline first onto silk. These lines vanish at the end when the wax gets ironed off. On a wellbeing note, it’s the process of making these batiks that’s to be enjoyed, rather than focussing on the end result. It’s such a beautiful mindful process, and the outcome is always a lovely surprise. You can’t always control every drop of wax or ink, so there is joy in relaxing and enjoying the process.

What's included in the price?

Please bring an apron or wear old clothes. Packed lunch if needed. Bring along any ideas, sketches or inspiration you might have. You will be working in a square format approx. 24cm x 24cm to give you an idea of scale. Lisa also provides inspirational material and also “templates” of designs if you prefer more guidance. So everything is provided for a lovely, relaxing, free flowing afternoon of art making. You will also have the option to buy a frame and Lisa can assist you in framing your work of art at the end of the workshop, time permitting. All materials and tea provided.

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Lisadeighan

with Craft Courses since 2023

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