Come along to Long Acre Arts in Bingham to try this beautiful combination of traditional batik & silk painting.
Traditionally batik is used as a resist method on cotton, and a sticky substance called Gutta is used with silk painting. However, you get the best of both in these sessions – apply the wax resist lines with hot wax, and then enjoy applying the beautiful vibrant colours of the silk paint!
Skills covered include:
How to prepare your frame
Use of traditional tools
Creating an effective resist with wax
How to apply the paint & create effects
Finishing the product.
No experience necessary. Please protect clothes as paints may stain.
