Batik Fabric Dyeing
Batik is a dyeing technique using wax resist. The term is also used to describe patterned textiles created with that technique. Batik is made by drawing or stamping wax on a cloth to prevent colour absorption during the dyeing process. This creates a patterned negative when the wax is removed from the dyed cloth.
Batik has a long history in African tradition and was been passed on from generation to generation. Every region has created it’s own unique styles from deeply rooted heritage and geometric pattern and colors. Each pattern has a sacred meaning and draws inspiration from nature and history. Common motifs include leaves, flowers, and animals, each carrying specific meanings like purity, beauty, or strength.
Batik originates from to Indonesia. The textile art is still popular in Africa and Asia. Both styles are often used in fashion, home décor, and crafts.
Interested in learning an ancient art and creating your own unique batik fabric? Book a batik making or batik painting workshop. Preserve this ancient textile art, support artisans and raise funds for causes.
Book: umbilini@gmail.com
Batik painting
Batik is a dyeing technique using wax resist. The term is also used to describe patterned textiles created with that technique. Batik is made by drawing or stamping wax on a cloth to prevent colour absorption during the dyeing process. This creates a patterned negative when the wax is removed from the dyed cloth.
Batik has a long history in African tradition and was been passed on from generation to generation. Every region has created it’s own unique styles from deeply rooted heritage and geometric pattern and colors. Each pattern has a sacred meaning and draws inspiration from nature and history. Common motifs include leaves, flowers, and animals, each carrying specific meanings like purity, beauty, or strength.
Batik originates from to Indonesia. The textile art is still popular in Africa and Asia. Both styles are often used in fashion, home décor, and crafts.
Interested in learning an ancient art and creating your own unique art or paint on a pillow case or tote bag ? Book a batik making or batik painting workshop. Preserve this ancient textile art, support artisans and raise funds for causes.
Book: umbilini@gmail.com
Scented Candles in Ceramic Jar
Make Aromatherapy Scented Candles with Natural, Organic Essential Oils in a Ceramic Jar.
Use acrylic paint to customize your jar and create unique candles with creative patterns
Scented Candle in Terracotta Pot
Make Aromatherapy Scented Candles with Natural, Organic Essential Oils in Terracotta Pot.
Use acrylic paint to customize your terracotta pot and create unique candles with creative patterns.
Coil Pottery
Coiled pots are constructed by gradually stacking and joining coils of clay one on top of the other. The coils can be left visible or can be smoothed away depending on your desired aesthetic end result.
Slab Pottery
What makes these creations unique is the hand artistry and the type of potter’s clay you use. Slab pots can be produced using soft slabs and stiff slabs. You can roll out the slabs by hand or use machines to roll out the slabs. Using slabs of clay is an exciting way to create shapes
Pinch Pottery
Pinch pots are the ideal project for newcomers to hand-building with clay; perfecting this technique is a fantastic way to start developing your clay-craft skills.
Scented Candle in Recycled Wine Bottle
Make Aromatherapy Scented Candles with Natural, Organic Essential Oils in Cut Recycles used wine bottles
Create aromatherapy candles with your own unique blend of essential oils.
Upcycle and decorate the glass with Acrylic Paint and Spray Paint
Cookie Decorating
Bake & Decorate gluten free cookies made with love. This class/workshop can be tailor made for Birthdays, Baby Showers, Hen Party, An Anniversary, Family Reunion and Team Building event.
Mandala Art
The Healing Benefits of Mandalas and Zendalas. Mandala is the Sanskrit for ‘circle’ or ‘completion’. When somebody creates a mandala it becomes a window for exploring one’s inner self.
It is used for insight, healing and self-expression in a circular design, reflecting the wholeness of the person creating it.
We use acrylic pens and acrylic paint to paint pre-sketched Mandalas.