Batik Mahogany Plate Workshop

Date: Wednesday, 23 October 2024
Time: 6.30pm to 9.30pm
Location: 4B Heathfield Rd, King's Heath, Birmingham B14 7DB

NEW WORKSHOP - Batik "Kayu" aka Wood. Not your traditional batik, but a unique batik technique where we will make batik on beautiful mahogony plate using javanese batik wax-resist dyeing technique. 

What is BATIK KAYU? It's a craft adopted using traditional batik wax-resist dyeing technique on mahogony wood surface instead of your usual cotton fabric. This fun and therapeutic workshop is suitable for anyone, even absolute beginners.

Through this 3-hour workshop you will create your own batik plate while learning the basics of the art of batik canting.

What to expect:

• Learn about the history of batik, how it is made, and the tools & materials needed for batik canting
• Learn skills for "tulis" batik by using hot wax and a special "tjanting" tool
• Experiment with mixing colours to produce the right tone and shade
• All materials and tools provided
• A beautiful piece of 22cm dia batik mahogony plate to take home
• A delicious plate of dumpling by Blow Water Cafe

Get creative and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Batik and create your own batik plate as a centrepiece to elevate your cheese & nibble display for your Christmas parties!

Note: Children aged 14+ can attend but must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult.