Let's Batik
Imagine being able to design your very own beautiful scarf by choosing your design and colours. This is your chance to make a memorable experience in this weekly Award winner workshop from Adelaide Fringe 2024.
Let's Batik to create a beautiful printed tapestry that you'll adore. We'll use brush painting & Tjanting tools to create the resist art with hot beeswax. Indonesian batik was titled to be the masterpiece of human heritage by UNESCO.
You'll be guided by Rehana to make your very own batik tapestry, who has presented this workshop at several councils, schools and WEA. Enjoy her stories from around the world and benefit from her knowledge of textiles in this hands-on session.
A three-hour beginner friendly session for 15+ years with all materials included. Relax, create & try some Pakistani street food for a small donation for a cancer charity.
Workshop incursions available for schools upon request. Please contact Schools Program Coordinator at schools@adelaidefringe.com.au to make a booking or for more information.
Presented by: Rehana Usman
Rehana Usman is an accomplished textile designer and artist, with a bachelor's degree in Textile Design from the prestigious National College of Arts, Pakistan.
From an early age she knew that she wanted more from life and aimed to deliver to the best of her capacity.
She has served in the national TV, led some of the biggest textile firms of Pakistan and taught in different art colleges.
After moving to Australia, she set up Studio Rags to share her skills with other people. Her expertise in textiles soon grabbed the attention of local councils, libraries, schools and WEA. She has also mentored a team of young Australian artists through NGA, Canberra.
Rehana is proud of her origin & wishes to represent her community in the
creative world. She's the only batik artist in SA.