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SUMMARY:[Workshop] Five-Day Ro-Kata and Han-Bosen Workshop with Kiranada Sterling Benjamin
DESCRIPTION:The Pacific Northwest Art School on charming Whidbey Island\, WA is working with me to offer a great five-day Ro-Kata and Han-bosen workshop June 23-27. Here’s a ideal chance to delve into the Japanese batik process\, learn their unique wax stencil process as well as the half-resist technique. Its a professional level workshop but beginners to advance students can be accommodated. Contact kiranada at kiranada03848@gmail with any questions and sign-up soon with pacificnorthwestartschool.org \nThe Pacific Northwest Art School\, Whidbey Island\, Washington State\, USA\nVenue: www.pacificnorthwestartschool.org\nKiranada Sterling Benjamin: kiranada03848@gmail.com
URL:https://batikguildinternational.com/event/ro-kata-han-bosen-workshop/
LOCATION:The Pacific Northwest Art School\, Whidbey Island\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:[Symposium] Batik Guild Symposium in France - Celebrating Our 40th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:D’Hôtes on the edge of the Loire Valley in France. The theme will be sustainability and workshops will be held in natural dyes and using caps with natural dyes. There will also be a day of talks and a mini exhibition and Open studios on the 14th July.
URL:https://batikguildinternational.com/event/symposium/
LOCATION:Claire Drewe’s Studio\, Loire Valley\, France
CATEGORIES:Symposium,Workshop
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SUMMARY:[Workshop] Batik Workshop and Batik Play Day With Joanne Smith
DESCRIPTION:This is a day to play with your batik skills\, learned from previous batik workshops with Joanne Smith or dusted off from prior learning as far back as high school! There will be no formal instruction\, however Joanne will be onsite playing with her own batik and will be available to answer questions and offer support during your artistic exploration. There will be fabric\, supplies\, and tools available\, but you are welcome to bring your own\, as well.
URL:https://batikguildinternational.com/event/joanne-smith-workshop/
LOCATION:Leighton Centre\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:[Trip] Batik Trips by Llany - August in India
DESCRIPTION:Join the Batik Trips organized by Llany\, a batik artist for more than 10 years. Join Llany in a deep art and cultural experience learning directly with the families that taught her the art of batik in Jaipur and/or Gujurat\, India. This is a 14 to 22 day trip that combines batik workshops and cultural visits guided by Llany.\n\nNext trips are planned to depart on:\n– February 9th 2026\n– August 31st 2026\n\nIf you are interested and want to know more details\, costs and the itinerary\, please register at https://forms.gle/i5VQRYaJebJu828b7\n\nTrips on different dates are also open to be organized. Please contact Llany for more information.\n\nContact: llany.batik.studio@gmail.com\n@llany_batik_studio\n\n+34722342530\n\n\n–
URL:https://batikguildinternational.com/event/batik-trips-by-llany-august-in-india/
LOCATION:Llany Studio [India]\, Jaipur and/or Gujurat
CATEGORIES:Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260908T093000
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SUMMARY:'Discover the Magic of Batik' three day workshop with Rosi Robinson in Chester Nova Scotia Canada
DESCRIPTION:Discover the Magic of batik workshop with Rosi Robinson in Chester\, Nova Scotia\, Canada. You will be introduced to different batik techniques of applying wax and dyes. You will work on different papers and on cotton fabric and silk. Rosi will take you through different stages of batiking both figurative and abstract designs\, building up the colourful dyes\, starting from light to dark\, waxing the details at each stage. \nDo get in touch with Rosi on rosi@rosirobinson.com for more details.
URL:https://batikguildinternational.com/event/discover-the-magic-of-batik-three-day-workshop-with-rosi-robinson-in-chester-nova-scotia-canada/
LOCATION:DC
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SUMMARY:Batik Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Originating on the island of Java in Southeast Asia\, batik is a resist-dyeing technique where melted wax is applied to cloth to block the absorption of dye. The resulting patterns range from simple to highly intricate and often carry deep cultural and spiritual meaning for the communities that create them. \nJoin us for a special showcase organized by heritage practitioner Ratna Cary that explores the process\, history and artistry of Indonesian batik. The showcase will continue on Saturday\, October 31\, with a casual reception and remarks. \nAbout Ratna Cary\nFor nearly 20 years\, Ratna Cary has shared the art and culture of Indonesian batik with communities around the world. She has presented workshops on batik designs\, techniques\, history and cultural significance with organizations including the World Bank\, the National Cathedral\, All Dulles Area Muslim Society\, U.S. embassies\, the National Defense University and the Asian American Center of Frederick. She is program coordinator for international cultural exchange at the National Defense University in Washington\, D.C.\, and has served as a board member and managing director of an international charitable foundation. \nHow to Participate\nThis showcase is free and open to the public. Stop by the museum any time from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday to enjoy the display. On Saturday\, there will be a casual reception with remarks by Ratna Cary starting at 11 a.m. \nAdditional Information\nPhotos and/or videos of attendees of this program may be taken and shared on social media\, websites or marketing materials. Please contact MuseumEd@gwu.edu if you have questions about photography or recordings at this program.
URL:https://batikguildinternational.com/event/batik-showcase/
LOCATION:The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum\, 701 21st St. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20052\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sarong to Sari: 100 Years of Tagore's Batik Legacy
DESCRIPTION:A 100-Year Celebration: Proposal for 2027 \nA century after Rabindranath Tagore’s pivotal encounter with Indonesian culture\, Weavers Studio Resource Centre presents a timely opportunity to revitalise his vision of collaborative ties across South and Southeast Asia. More than a historical reflection\, this centenary will provide a platform to reimagine cultural cooperation for our contemporary world. At the heart of our proposed commemorative programmes lies the batik technique\, which\, after its introduction to Santiniketan from Java in 1927\, evolved into a distinctive Bengali textile tradition. \nToday\, batik remains perhaps the most tangible and enduring expression of Tagore’s Pan-Asian cultural exchange vision. These programmes will bring together batik practitioners from across the region\, while simultaneously reintroducing wider audiences to Tagore’s belief in art and cultural participation as a vehicle for meaningful dialogue between diverse communities. \nThe initiative envisions participation from batik artists from West Bengal and Indonesia as its cornerstone. This core group would be enriched by practitioners from other areas where vibrant batik traditions also flourish. \nThe cultural exchange would be further enhanced by performances from Central Javanese dancers\, whose art form captivated Tagore a century ago. This multidisciplinary approach honours the comprehensive nature of Tagore’s original vision\, where various art forms collectively create bridges of understanding. \nLearn more here. \n– \n\nIt gives us great pleasure to invite you to the inaugural events of  Sarong to Sari\, a cultural exchange celebrating a century of artistic and educational connections between India and Indonesia through the shared language of batik. \nThe project brings together an exhibition of historic and contemporary textiles from Santiniketan and Indonesia\, alongside conversations\, demonstrations and encounters with artists\, scholars\, designers and practitioners from both traditions. \nThe inaugural evening will be held on 21 January 2027 at Kolkata Centre for Creativity\, and will include the opening of the exhibition\, the launch of the accompanying catalogue\, and an evening of performance and cultural presentations. \nThe programme will continue through March with an engaging series of exhibitions\, talks\, films\, music\, theatre\, dance\, fashion presentations\, artist demonstrations and guided walkthroughs. \nA key part of the programme is the two-day international symposium: Batik as Form\, Performance\, and Asian Consciousness. Held on 22nd and 23rd January 2027\, it will bring together scholars\, artists\, musicians\, textile practitioners\, designers and performers for two days of conversations and cultural exchange. \n\n\nTo know more and reserve your seat\, please visit: https://www.weaversstudio.in/experience/exhibitions/symposium-for-sarong-to-sari \nPlease find attached the Save the Date and the detailed inaugural itinerary for your reference. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to Sarong to Sari and to sharing this special India–Indonesia cultural journey with you. \nWarmly\, \nDarshan Mekani Shah\nFounder Trustee\nWeavers Studio Resource Centre (WSRC) \n\n\n– \nWeavers Studio Resource Centre – Weaving Past into Present \nWeavers Studio Resource Centre is a not-for-profit Trust that fosters appreciation for the arts\, supports master craft persons\, and creates a textile knowledge bank for future generations. Established in 2007\, for almost two decades\, we have been unravelling textile traditions\, preserving academia\, and weaving it into contemporary understanding. WSRC documents lost textile traditions\, focusing on techniques\, designs\, and aesthetics. We have recorded multiple old designs from Santipur (1920-1970)\, Fulia (erstwhile Tangail) and more and traced weaver migrations post-Bengal partition. Our archive houses 1\,500+ rare textiles from India\, Southeast Asia\, Japan and Africa with a 2500+ volume library on textile heritage.
URL:https://batikguildinternational.com/event/sarong-to-sari/
LOCATION:Kolkata Centre For Creativity\, Dipak Road\, Eastern Metropolitan Bypass\, Anandapur\, Adarsha Nagar\, Kolkata\, West Bengal\, 700107\, India
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