Jenny says that on the day it is unlikely that we will begin to make the batiks into a folded book because of drying time and removing the wax. She will have examples to show you and we can talk about how that will happen. We will make two long landscapes that we can then construct and stitch at our leisure. You’ll see on her photographs some have been hand or machine stitched just to show a range of examples, and some are just A4 or A3 landscapes but give an idea of the possibilities.
We now have a Facebook page where you can post your own photos and comments. Details of the meetings and workshops will also be on the site. Thanks Stevie.
Talk “Who Needs Words” by Jane McKeating
Jane combines drawing, printmaking and embroidery to tell visual stories, exploring the relationship between touch and vision.
See more on janemckeating.co.uk
Jenny O’Leary is holding a workshop on Landscapes in Batik on Fabric.
Inspired by the exciting art of batik- hot wax resist - on fabric we will use traditional and non traditional tools to create interesting marks and textures to form pieces inspired by landscape. We will work with wax, inks and bleach, layering to create beautiful atmospheric images.
From traditional batik tools such as tjantings, to potato mashers and combs we will explore mark making with wax to create textures appropriate to the theme. Finished pieces, once the wax is removed, will be suitable for further embellishment with stitch.
You will need to bring:
Apron
Hairdryer
Gloves
Landscape images for inspiration
White or cream cotton fabric (can be pre-used or vintage), 40-50 cms long that can be cut into two long strips to make two landscapes. These can be backed at home if you choose
Old newspapers to be used to iron off the wax
Jenny will provide kits at £3 which will contain inks, wax, paper, all brushes, batik equipment, stencils, etc.
If you wish to book on the workshop contact Gail Dell on 07872129618 or gailndell@hotmail.com
The price for members is £30, non-members £35, plus £3 on the day for materials
The workshop will take place at the United Reformed Church Hall, Brookhouse Road, Alsager, ST7 2PA from 10am to 4 pm
The meeting takes place as usual on the first Tuesday of the month in the meeting room on the upper level of Alsager Library and starts at 2pm. Refreshments are available and visitors are most welcome. There is a lift for those who can’t manage the spiral staircase.
There will be no meeting in August.
Great workshop today with everyone producing a finished piece of work. Raya very helpful and encouraging.
