October Batik Techniques by Tunde Toth

Batik Techniques

1st - 2nd October (Saturday - Sunday) 10am - 5pm
for beginners and participants with some previous experience

in Batik and fabric dyeing processes
Tutor: Tunde Toth, Artist

This is weekend programme designed to give you the option to choose a one day introductory level course (on Saturday only) or a two-day course (full weekend).

Saturday's workshop introduces basic and contemporary processes of BATIK - an ancient fabric dyeing and decorating technique where hot wax is used as a resist on cloth. Participants will work on approximately 2 - 3 images/designs, using pure beeswax, paraffin wax and fibre reactive dyes on cotton cloth and will complete works with 2 - 3 layers of wax drawing and topical dyeing (up to 3 colours)

Sunday's workshop takes these processes further, allowing for more colours as well as covering various combinations of wax, introducing scratched and crackled textures, copper stamps and alternative tools. This programme also introduces batik on handmade papers.

Venue: The Studio, Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny
Fees:

€ 75 - for Saturday including all materials used during the day

€ 140 - for the full weekend including all materials needed (also handmade papers)

Bookings for the Batik workshop are confirmed after € 30 booking deposit is paid in advance. Balance payments are due at the start of the course. Places are limited to 8 participants per workshop.

For any advice, further information and for bookings please contact me through this e-mail address or on:

087-2543362

Best regards

Tunde

Ceramic Slipcasting October Workshop with Ciara O'Sullivan

Ceramic Slipcasting Workshop

with Ciara O' Sullivan

Wednesdays - 10.30 - 12.30 or 19.30 - 21.30

Beginning Oct 5th

80 euro per 4 week block

@The Studio, Bennettsbridge

Come to the studio and learn the technique of ceramic slip casting. You will learn the
process of model and mold making, decorating techniques, glazing and firing. Use it
as a chance to make that hand made piece for your home ,or a personalised gift for a
friend, such as a vase, a bowl, a tile or something of your own choice.

For further info contact Ciara - 0863953583
ciaraosullivanceramics@gmail.com
www.thestudiobennettsbridge.blogspot.com


Childrens ceramic classes

Tuesdays 3.15 - 4.15

10 euro per class 35 euro for 4 week block

Weekly classes that give children an opportunity to get creative and learn new skills, while they make new friends.
They will leave with their handmade masterpieces.

Limited places, so book early to avoid disappointment.
Discounts available for group bookings/siblings

For further info contact Ciara - 0863953583
ciaraosullivanceramics@gmail.com
www.thestudiobennettsbridge.blogspot.com

Weekend Mosaic Workshop in October

Sat 15th - Sun 16th October

Sat 15th October : Morning : 10.30-1pm : Introduction to mosaic, to materials and design and start the mosaic piece.

Afternoon : 2-4.30pm : Completion of the gluing of the mosaic.

Sunday 16th October : Grouting and polishing of the mosaic, followed by a slide show.

at

'The Studio', Bennettsbridge

75 euro (payable on confirmation of booking)

All 3 sessions, including all materials and tea/coffee refreshments

To book e-mail Jennie : jenettecastle@gmail.com

+353 87 9836342