8 WEEK BATIK ONLINE
A Free Course in Batik & Silk Painting
As part of our creative textiles courses for women in Greater Manchester who are unemployed.
An 8 week course
*This course is now full but please sign up to be put on the waiting list*
WHEN: Every Thursday. Starts 25th February - ends on 15th April 2021.
TIME: 11am – 12.30pm
WHERE: Online (via Zoom).
Come and have a wax with us at Cabasa Carnival Arts, based in Mossley (Tameside). We have moved this course online due to current Government guidelines.
We have been funded by the European Social Fund to put on a series of courses in textiles for women living in Greater Manchester who are currently unemployed*
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WHAT IS BATIK?
Batik is the process of applying hot wax to fabric (we mainly use silk and cotton) which acts as a resist. We then hand paint the fabric with dyes and use this fabric in stunning costumes, amazing giant structures, beautiful flags and more! Here at Cabasa we create all of our own fabric for costume to be used for Carnival and other outdoor events.
ABOUT THE COURSE
If you’re interested in textiles, carnival, costume, getting hands on or just learning a new skill, this is the course for you!
In this free (now online) course we’ll take you through the history of this amazing art form then get practical from designing, waxing and dyeing silk with our lovely in-house artists Lizzie and Lauren. At the end of the course you’ll come away with a beautiful silk scarf and have the opportunity transfer your new skills onto our large-scale projects later down the line…or why not start your own project?
WHERE WILL THE COURSE TAKE PLACE?
At your place!
Originally this course was to take place face-to-face in our venue in Mossley, however due to Government guidelines we've moved it online*. This course is still very hands on and practical. We will be sending you batik packs in the post, including wax pots, dyes, silk, templates and more!
You'll need access to Zoom software and a stable internet connection.
We can support you with some digital access requirements.
If you have any questions, please email Kate at: [email protected] or call 01457 238 089.
*If the current situation changes we'll discuss with the group about some face-to-face delivery.
JOIN THE COURSE
Please fill out the form below, or if you have any questions please email Kate at [email protected] or call 01457 238 089.
*ELIGIBILITY
Due to the terms of this funding, we can only accept women (18+) who are living in Greater Manchester and currently unemployed.
We can’t accept anyone who is currently on furlough. If you are on furlough and interested please let us know and we can put you on our mailing list.
Evidence will need to be shown to prove you have the right to live and work within the UK and are currently unemployed or economically inactive. Full time students are not eligible as not available for work
All sessions will be held online.
