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Learn the art of batik silk painting using melted wax and painting ink on silk.

At these workshops I 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.


All materials provided. Please bring an apron or old clothes. Packed lunch if needed. Bring along any ideas, sketches or inspiration you have.

You will be working in a square format approx. 24cm x 24cm. I also provide inspirational material and “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 I can help you in framing your work of art at the end of the workshop. Vouchers are available too.

I hold regular workshops at a variety of locations and I’m available to book for private functions or company wellbeing “crafternoon” sessions.

All abilities welcome.




Nov
10
Sunday
Batik Silk Painting
12:00 – 15:30
Moulton Community Centre
Sandy Hill Lane, Reedings
Moulton, NN3 7AX


Nov
12
Tuesday
Batik Silk Painting
10:00 – 12:00
The Galleria
High Street, Burton Latimer
Kettering, NN15 5LA


Nov
16
Saturday
Batik Silk Painting
10:00 – 14:00
Stanwick Lakes
Stanwick
Northants, NN9 6GY


Nov
28
Thursday
Batik Silk Painting
18:00 – 20:00
Stanwick Lakes
Stanwick
Northants, NN9 6GY


Nov
30
Saturday
Batik Silk Painting
10:30 – 12:30
Woodmeadow Garden Centre
Hannington
Northants, NN6 9TD


Dec
4
Wednesday
Batik Silk Painting
10:00 – 12:00
The Galleria
High Street, Burton Latimer
Kettering, NN15 5LA


Dec
10
Tuesday
Batik Silk Painting
10:00 – 14:00
The Galleria
High Street, Burton Latimer
Kettering, NN15 5LA


Oct
22
Tuesday
Batik Silk Painting
10:00 – 14:00
The Galleria
High Street, Burton Latimer
Kettering, NN15 5LA


Oct
13
Sunday
Batik Silk Painting
12:00 – 15:30
Moulton Community Centre
Sandy Hill Lane, Reedings
Moulton, NN3 7AX


Oct
12
Saturday
Batik Silk Painting
17:00 – 19:00
The Galleria
High Street, Burton Latimer
Kettering, NN15 5LA


Sep
27
Friday
Batik Silk Painting
10:00 – 14:00
Yardley Arts, The Square
Yardley Hastings,
Northampton, NN7 1EU


Sep
20
Friday
Batik Silk Painting
10:00 – 14:00
Stanwick Lakes
Stanwick
Northants, NN9 6GY


Sep
11
Wednesday
Gelli Printing
18:30 – 20:30
Moulton Community Centre
Sandy Hill Lane, Reedings
Moulton, NN3 7AX


Jul
5
Friday
Batik Silk Painting
10:00 – 14:00
Stanwick Lakes
Stanwick
Northants, NN9 6GY


Jun
29
Saturday
Batik Silk Painting
13:00 – 17:00
The Galleria
High Street, Burton Latimer
Kettering, NN15 5LA


Jun
21
Friday
Batik Silk Painting
10:00 – 14:00
Yardley Arts, The Square
Yardley Hastings,
Northampton, NN7 1EU


Jun
9
Sunday
Batik Silk Painting
12:00 – 15:30
Moulton Community Centre
Sandy Hill Lane, Reedings
Moulton, NN3 7AX


Jun
6
Thursday
Gelli Printing
18:30 – 20:30
Moulton Community Centre
Sandy Hill Lane, Reedings
Moulton, NN3 7AX


Mar
22
Friday
Batik Silk Painting
10:00 – 14:00
Yardley Arts, The Square
Yardley Hastings,
Northampton, NN7 1EU


Feb
18
Sunday
Batik Silk Painting
12:00 – 15:30
Moulton Community Centre
Sandy Hill Lane, Reedings
Moulton, NN3 7AX



Jan
26
Friday
Batik Silk Painting
10:00 – 14:00
Yardley Arts, The Square
Yardley Hastings,
Northampton, NN7 1EU



Dec
8
Friday
Batik Silk Painting
10:00 – 14:00
Yardley Arts, The Square
Yardley Hastings,
Northampton, NN7 1EU



Nov
24
Friday
Batik Silk Painting
18:00 – 21:00
Boughton Village Hall
Northampton, NN2 8SF



Oct
14
Saturday
Batik Silk Painting
14:00 – 17:00
Boughton Village Hall
Northampton, NN2 8SF



Sept
23
Saturday
Batik Silk Painting
10:00 – 15:30
Burn Street Studios
Northampton, NN1 3QF



Apr
20
Thursday
Batik Silk Painting
18:00 – 21:00
Burn Street Studios
Northampton, NN1 3QF



Apr
13
Thursday
Batik Silk Painting
18:00 – 21:00
Burn Street Studios
Northampton, NN1 3QF