Second Saturday Workshop: Watercolor Batik (September 11 @ 2:00 p.m.)

Batik is both an art and a craft that is becoming ever more popular and well known among contemporary artists all over the world as a wonderfully creative medium. The art of decorating cloth using wax and dye has been practiced for centuries in many parts of the world including China, Japan, India, South America and Europe.
(What is Batik, 2011-2021)

Charlotte Chan will introduce you to Batik wax resist painting techniques using watercolor on rice paper. Batik wax resist techniques are also used with paper, ceramics and metals. Charlotte will provide background on batik and demonstrate techniques. This class will be presented in-person at the Fine Arts Center. Classes usually last approximately two hours.

Charlotte is a local artist, living in Blacksburg VA. She is a member of the Virginia Watercolor Society and serves as the Blacksburg Regional Art Association President.

Fee: $20

Supplies you need to bring:

• Watercolors and brushes (your preference but a few starter kits will be available for purchase at the Center)

• A pencil drawing of the design you would like to use (8X10)

• Good attitude for a fun painting day!

Supplies Provided by Charlotte and the Fine Arts Center:

• Water container

• Rice paper

• Permanent fine tip pen

• Paper towels

• Sturdy board to mount rice paper painting (foam board or mat board)Iron

• Newspapers

• Wax

• Spray adhesive