Events & Courses

This workshop provides the opportunity to explore creative batik (a wax resist technique). Experiment with a range of tools and methods for applying the hot wax to paper, cotton and silk fabrics before hand painting the colour using cold-water reactive dyes and a range of natural plant based dye extracts. Learn how to use natural forms from the garden or your own images as design inspiration to create pattern and rhythm that will work successfully in your batiks. You will produce a range of samples for sketchbooks or can be framed as small pieces of artwork.
No previous textile painting or batik experience is necessary this is a relaxed and creative textile workshop. Those with more experience are welcome to use the session to develop their own ideas and learn new approaches with tutorial guidance.

Cost: £70 including tea, coffee & biscuits, all materials plus garden entry.
For more information and to secure or book a place on this workshop please contact Susan via e-mail or phone:

e-mail : info@susandsouzatextileartist.com
Website : www.susandsouzatextileartist.com
Instagram : @susandsouzatextiles
Phone : 07786613309

Susan is a textile artist and teacher, currently course leader for the BA (Hons) Textile Design Degree at Northbrook College. Susan exhibits and sells textile artwork with a focus on seasonal shifts in colour and nature including recent works with natural dyeing. Susan is a member of Pure Arts Group, Ditchling Museum Natural Dye Group and The Batik Guild.

Back to all Events & Courses