Wood Batik Workshop

Make your own mahogany batik plate for your summer snacks.



3 hours Class size 6 to 12 guests    

  £42 - £50 (£42 for Public Class; £50 for Private Class) (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

The launch of a new KAYU workshop with the Artery Studio. Not your traditional batik, but a unique batik technique where we will make batik on beautiful mahogany 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 mahogany 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 mahogany plate to take home
Get creative and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Batik and create your own batik plate perfect for your summer snacks & nibbles! This workshop makes a one-of-a-kind date activities, friends' outing, or just a fun evening to meet new friends over some batik painting and dumplings.
Note: Children aged 14+ can attend but must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult.
What you'll get
22 cm mahogany batik plate
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly class
What to bring
Bring an apron or wear clothes you don't mind getting spots on - fabric paint may stain clothes.
Feel free to bring along any images or ideas to inspire your design.
All materials are provided.
Location

Blow Water Cafe - 4b Heathfield Road, Birmingham, B14 7BX, England

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Discover the vibrant world of Contemporary Batik Artistry with our passionate creator, Shirlyn Low. Working out of her studio in Birmingham, Shirlyn's journey from Architect to Batik Artist is a tale of love and tradition.
Born and raised in Malaysia, she embraced the rich heritage of batik art, learning from skilled artisans and craftsmen across the country. Now, Shirlyn brings a fresh, contemporary twist to this timeless craft, drawing inspiration from the elegance of the art nouveau style.
In a world where the art of batik is gradually fading, Shirlyn Low is on a mission to rekindle the flame. Batik is not just an art form; it's a simple and unique creative process with limitless possibilities. Through her modern interpretation of this traditional craft, she aims to open the door to a broader audience and help them discover the enchantment of batik.

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