Learn how to create your own locally inspired Batik samples in the comfort of your own home….

What you’ll make: Surface design experiments using batik and paint
Techniques & processes: Batik resist prints using wax, surface design, painting, working on paper and fabric

In this workshop, Ailish will introduce you to batik, a traditional surface design technique using a wax resist. You will start by creating designs on paper and fabric. After painting and tinting these samples, you will remove the wax layer. To further your personal development using this technique, Ailish will share lots of ideas to help you take your experiments further, as well as ways to use paint and stitch to turn your samples into finished works.

Each session will guide you a little further to:

• look for visual resources to use as props and inspirational fuel.

• The basics of batik using tools which do not cost much financially to acquire.

• How to develop and finish works you create.

• Additions, guidance surrounding embroidery and embellishments on your samples after batik stages are finished.

After both sessions with Ailish have ended, you may consider discussing further sessions to elongate ideas you wish to pursue.

Location:

The workshop in live form will he held within the artists home studio in the north east of England in a small village called Kibblesworth.

Time and date held:

Each session is arranged on a personal basis, suited to your personal circumstances. Once the initial booking is confirmed you will be contacted by Ailish to confirm a date and time.

Timeframe:

On each of the two dates we plan you will be given….

Two 35 min (approx) sessions, with the option to re-sign in for a further smaller session to finalise ideas. (Please discuss this with Ailish after booking, as it is possible to take out a longer workshop session on request).

How it will work….

The method of Zoom may be new or old to you, however it can prove a real blessing when you would rather work from home or if you simply cannot attend an in person session.

Within this workshop you will be guided through the joy and creative value to using your own personal life stories and memorabilia to create hand stitch collage pieces.

Before the session begins….

You will be emailed details to help the class be to your best benefit. For example a list of required materials will be communicated to you, so that you can prepare in good time in the days before you begin.

It is suggested that you make your work personal, guided by your personal life yet nurtured through Ailish’s teaching. So it may be worthwhile taking time out before the session begins to percolate what you would like to use to inspire you, for example if you have any photographs you wish to have on view to influence your creativity development. It may be that you hanker using a certain piece of fabric or lace which has a special meaning to you, perhaps a family heirloom which has been stored out of sight, ready to take on a new life in your art.

Time Considerations When Working Through Zoom:

Zoom is wonderful however for most accounts, a timeframe has been added so that only 40min sessions are allowed at the time. For this reason a 35/40 min session with a short break then another 35/40 min session to finish is best. This can be extended on personal preference and prior planning with Ailish.

These short sessions may seem too little to produce work, but it is amazing what can be achieved even in an hour, if preparation has been done. Ailish has experience of teaching this many times over at events across the UK in one hour total sessions with much success.

After the session finishes…

You will not be made to feel at a loss once the two dates of sessions end. This class is designed to ignite and strengthen you to go on to play with this technique.

Ailish is always available for further sessions and will happily discuss ideas with you.