WORKSHOP: Batik Silk Wall Hangings (Bagshaw)

Thursday 21 July, 11am-2pm

Venue: Bagshaw Museum Wilton Park, Batley WF17 0AS

Ticket price: Free (booking recommended)

Age guidance: 16+

For access information, contact the venue on: 01924 324 765

Enjoy a creative art workshop with a South Asian flavour! In this small group interactive workshop, you will be shown how to trace a design from a traditional South Asian work of art on to a piece of silk, using the cold-wax batik technique.

You’ll also learn about colour theory and how silk paints work and blend, before painting your wall-hanging in a batik frame. After ironing out the wax, your wall hanging will be ready for you to take home and display.

Note: this is a free workshop, but if you are able to make a donation to Festival funds, please choose one of the donation buttons when booking.

Louise Grassby is a strong believer in the therapeutic benefits of art and creativity. Louise has been running silk painting workshops for the past year, including at the first Sangam Festival. Her qualifications include a BA Hons in Art, Art History and Printmaking from the University of Derby, a first-class BEd from Bradford University, majoring in Art and Drama, and a Foundation Degree in Art Therapy from Sheffield Hallam. She has worked as an art teacher and in primary schools, as well as volunteering at the Art Studio at Wheatfields Hospice in Leeds. https://www.louiseartworkshops.co.uk/