Make a Batik Artwork or Silk Scarf Workshop
Event Date:
07/08/2026
Event Time:
10:15 am
Event Location:
Montague Gallery
A creative workshop suitable for beginners, those who attended the Introduction to batik or layering colour batik workshops, or those with more experience. During a longer one day workshop create an individual hand painted cotton batik piece of artwork or a hand painted silk scarf.
During the workshop you will:
– Create test samples using molten wax from a heated pot and tools including tjantings and brushes.
– With guidance plan and sketch a design for a larger cotton or silk piece
– Alternate hand painted dyes and wax to build up your design in layers
– Iron out the wax afterwards to reveal the finished design
Please bring an apron or old shirt and ideas for a pattern-based image for inspiration. You will be contacted to confirm if you would like to work on a silk scarf blank or a cotton piece stretched on a frame. These and all materials will be provided.
Susan D’souza is an experienced textile teacher and artist Instagram: @susandsouzatextiles www.susandsouzatextileartist.com
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Event FAQs
There is a maximum of 8 people per course.
You can be added to the waiting list if you cannot attend, or the course is sold out.
We can only give refunds in exceptional circumstances. We will however offer an alternative date or course.
We will take a short break for tea and biscuits for refreshments.
Yes, that will not cause any problems.
No, all materials and tools are provided.
Yes, absolutely everyone is welcome!
Be sure to wear clothes that won't matter getting a bit dirty!
Age suitability – Adults 18+ (16/17 only if accompanied by a responsible “paying” adult). Regrettably, as the teaching space, within the upstairs gallery, is limited, no accompanying children are permissible within the class.