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Student Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Type of Workshop: Project/Process
Prerequisite: None

Batik is an ancient art form that originated in Indonesia. The batik process involves dying fabric and selectively covering areas of the cloth with wax so it will resist the dye. After repeated steps of waxing and dying, an intricate design can be achieved.

In this class, you can learn to give your paintings the beautiful look of batik, but without the labor-intensive process of true batik. Our process is done with fluid acrylic paints on rice paper and/or fabric supports. Using melted beeswax as a resist, you will learn the seven step process to create a painting that has the beautiful, unique look of batik.

Kit/Materials Fee (payable to instructor at class time):

• $15.00

Instructor Provided (for use in-class, and to share):

• Beeswax
• A selection of specialty papers
• Fabric
• Mats and foam core

Student should bring:

• Golden Fluid Acrylics - 5 must have colors are Quinacridone Nickel Azo Gold, Turquoise (Phthalo), Quinacridone Magenta, Titanium White, Carbon Black. You can mix just about any color with these five.
• Polymer medium
• Brushes suitable for w/c and acrylic (no bristle brushes)
• Palette
• Spray water bottle
• Paper towels
• Water container
• Several sections of newspaper (for blotting up wax)

Optional:

• Reference photos such as poppies, landscapes, etc.