Batik Experience Days in Derbyshire, UK
Come and try your hand at the ancient, magical art of batik — a creative process using hot wax and colourful dyes to produce striking textile designs and images. Batik is fun, full of surprises, and offers a wonderfully different way to explore your creativity.
Hot wax is applied to preserve areas of colour, which then resist further layers of dye as the piece builds and transforms before your eyes. Learn how to develop motifs and patterns with each stage of the wax-and-dye process — and prepare to be amazed by what’s finally revealed when the wax is removed!
I’m Sue, an experienced artist and crafts tutor with many years of practice. You can view my artwork at www.susan-rhodes.co.uk
I offer you a warm welcome and a chance to come explore this intriguing craft in comfortable surroundings. I am also a proud member of the international Batik Guild
Workshops take place in my welcoming home studio in Ripley, Derbyshire — a cosy, boutique creative space where you can truly immerse yourself in this meditative and expressive craft.
I also offer demonstrations and group sessions for local art and craft groups — and once even taught batik live on BBC Radio! If you’d like to make a booking or discuss a visit, I’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch!
