Batik is a traditional textile art from Malaysia and Indonesia, where liquid wax is drawn or written onto fabric and dyed in layers. The name derives from the Javanese words, amba (to write) and titik (dot)

In this class, you'll learn a brief history of batik and then design and dye your own batik piece. You'll also learn how to continue with this art form using materials found at home.

This class is beginner friendly! No experience required.

What will we cover?

In this hands-on class, you will learn:

A brief history of Batik
Traditional designs and styles
About traditional techniques and tools
To create your own designs and apply them onto fabric using household materials
Dye your Batik fabric design

We'll provide a bucket to take your batik home in, as it may still be wet.

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible Venue
Gender Neutral Bathrooms
Auslan Interpreted Upon Request
Free Tickets for First Nation Attendees

Who will be teaching?

Pei Fong is a self described lab rat (medical scientist) who specialise in Microbiology. When not playing with parasites and bacteria, Pei can be found dabbling in many of their rewarding hobbies! This includes hiking, doodling, crafting, learning a language or in gumboots tendering vines.

You can also find Pei at their website here.

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Photos: Teacher's Own Work.

Questions about the class or accessibility? Please email Maddy at melbourne@lanewaylearning.com.