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This show belongs to the Adelaide Fringe 2026 season. This season is now over.

Two women showing their Indonesian batik fabric with smiles.
A large group of ladies observing the dyeing process by the artist. Various dyes and equipment is placed on the tables and people are holding their un-dyed fabrics.
Five people displaying their finished fabrics in mixed colours and pattersn.
Adelaide Fringe 2026

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 2024/25.

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.

Presented by: Rehana Usman

Rehana Usman is an accomplished textile 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 founded 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.
Workshops & Talks
South Australia • World Premiere
 
Previous Award Winner
 
Culturally and/or linguistically diverse

Suitability & warnings

Content rating: MA15+

Please note

Hot beeswax and paraffin wax with safe arrangements.

Accessibility

 
Audience members interact from the seated or standing area
 
Suitable for audiences who may not have a comprehensive understanding of the English language

Presenter

Presented by: Rehana Usman

Rehana Usman is an accomplished textile 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 founded 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.