Batik Workshop | with Guest teacher Bernarda | 4 hour workshop

No experience required.

This is an in person workshop held at Baaad Rabbits in New West. 

Join us for a meditative, hands-on session to learn about the art of batik. This introductory level workshop will walk you through the basics of how to use a canting, a traditional pen-like tool used to design batik tulis or "handwritten" batik. You'll also learn about specific batik patterns and the history of how fabric can be used as a form of storytelling.

Your 100% cotton bandana is 22 inch square.

During this workshop you will:

• Practice the use of canting tools
• Drawing your own bandana
• Making a Fructose Indigo Vat
• Dye your Bandana
• Remove the wax

Please wear old clothes and bring a snack.

Dates: 

• Saturday 22nd June, 12pm - 4pm
  
• Sunday 23rd June, 2pm - 6pm

Instructor: Bernarda Antony

Bernarda is on a journey to storytell the legends, motifs and meaning behind Indonesian batik. An alumni of LaSalle International College in Jakarta and Sugino Fashion College in Tokyo, Bernarda shares the technique and tradition of storytelling with fashion through The Batik Library, offering unique pieces that blend distinctive patterns with a modern, gender-neutral design for a one-of-a-kind look. Bernarda also offers workshops introducing batik making to hobbyists and community members in North America.

Cancellation policy: Store credit will only be provided if we are notified either by phone or email at least one week in advance of the class or workshop, or a refund minus $15 administration fee. 

We request you do not attend the class if you are feeling unwell, please note, partial class refund is not available, and the one week cancellation policy applies.

Covid policy: Baaad Rabbits strongly supports the wearing of masks whilst respecting everyone's personal choice. 

Please note - Baaad Rabbits is located in an old building with no insulation - if it is cold outside, the shop is also cold in the morning - please dress accordingly.

Workshop will take place rain or shine! We will have a canopy available in case of rain and for shade.