Several women proudly showing their finished Indonesian Batik pieces. The fabrics have different colours like yellow, orange, fuchsia pink, purples, green etc. They have various floral and ornamental designs on their scarves.

A girl painting hot beeswax on her white fabric to create the resist print.

A few people dyeing their fabrics in small plastic tubs with squirt bottles. VArious dye colours are lying in front of them.

Let's Batik

Let's Batik to create a beautiful printed tapestry that you'll be proud to show case. We'll use brush painting & Tjanting tool 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 3 hours' workshop with all material included. A beginner friendly session for 15+ years. Relax, create & try some Pakistani street food for a gold coin.

This is your chance to make a memorable experience in this weekly Award winner workshop from Adelaide Fringe 2024.

Bring your own apron, a plastic bag, reading glasses (optional). Plenty of free parking. Try some Pakistani snack for a gold coin donation.

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.

Sessions

Duration: 2 hr 30 min to 2 hr 45 min

Fri 28 Feb: 5:30pm

Sat 08 Mar: 10:30am

Sat 22 Mar: 10:30am

Ticket Prices

Full price: $65.00 to $75.00

Concession: $62.00 to $72.00

BankSA Cardholder: $48.75 to $56.25

Companion Card: $0.00

Prices may not be available on all sessions

All transactions incur a $4.80 Transaction Fee (Excluding donation only transactions, certain promotions and transactions consisting of only free-ticketed shows). Fees explained.

1 Venue

Nailsworth Community Hall

Nailsworth Community Hall, 31 D'Erlanger Ave, Collinswood, Kaurna

: Step-free mobility aid access through the main entrance with an accessible bathroom.
: Venue is suitable for all ages

Detailed venue info and space accessibility

Suitability & Warnings

Content Rating: M15+

Target Audience: High School (15-17) | 18+

Please note

Working with hot beeswax and paraffin wax. Safe arrangements.

Accessibility

: Audience members have the opportunity to interact or join artist on stage
: Suitable for audiences who may not have a comprehensive understanding of the English language