T3 Batik Painting
Ages 8 -12 - with Suba Bala 10am - 12pm
Course Description
Batik is a significant heritage of the South East Asian culture. It is a traditional art form as well as a unique medium for contemporary art. This is a great opportunity for young artists to explore this colorful art form. Young artists are provided a safe and systematic introduction to the art of real batik painting, creating their own mini batik pieces. They will be provided with a pre-waxed design on cloth with paper stretcher and other painting materials. At the end of the workshop, they will have a basic understanding of the Batik artform and an experience of painting a batik piece which they can take home with them. About your tutor: Suba Bala is an artist and educator based in Western Australia with a background in Fine Arts and Contemporary Art Practice. With over 20 years of experience, she has contributed to arts communities in India, Malaysia, Singapore and Western Australia. Suba is passionate about cross-cultural integration and sharing her expertise with the younger generation. She has delivered children’s workshops at Fremantle Arts Centre and Shipwrecks Museum in Fremantle. She specialises in watercolours and enjoys sketch booking and Plein air painting, finding inspiration in nature. Trained in Indian classical music, she brings a unique perspective to her artistic endeavours. Known for her versatility, she has conceptualised and led various artistic projects, including visual design, set development, music presentations, workshops, and curation. Suba Bala's commitment to creativity, education, and cultural exchange continues to drive her artistic journey and impact the communities she engages with. What to bring: Drink and Snack/lunch. Wear suitable clothing for doing artwork.
Terms and Conditions
A 20% administration fee applies to cancellations made before the beginning of the term. No refund will be given once the term has started. Participants in the term courses must be 18+ unless attending the After School or School Holiday workshops. Classes are not held on public holidays. Course start and finishing dates may vary due to public holidays and the availability of the course tutor. A full refund will only be given if a course is cancelled by the Tresillian Arts Centre. A refund will only be given if you have a medical certificate for the dates you have missed. No pro-rata payments are available for term courses or if classes are unattended by the student.
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