Introduction to Batik Painting 2021
Following a very successful maiden online batik painting workshop in FY20, we are pleased to announce that the Queen Council for the Arts has again awarded us a Queens Access Fund grant for FY21.
Use this grant promotion code QUEENSBATIK20 to save 55 dollars Original Stripe registration link (archived workshop)
Infopower International presents an online “Introduction to Batik Painting” workshop. In this workshop participants will create their own Batik artworks from start to finish. This workshop will allow students to unleash their creativity using a variety of resist art techniques.
- Workshop will comprise of 6 working sessions. Each class will meet for 2 hours on Saturdays from 4:00pm to 6:00 pm (EST)
- All registrants will receive a supply kit, mailed to them ahead of the workshop.
- Classes will be conducted using Zoom and Teachable.com.
- Classes will be recorded and made available for students who miss class.
- Students can contact Dr. Patrick Akinbola outside of regular class time for assistance.
- The first 20 registrants pay just $20 for the course.
- Tuition and supplies are included, the standard fee to participate is $75. Act fast to take advantage of this discount.
Batik Kits Include
- Habotai silk scarf 8mm (8” by 54”)
- Fiber Reactive Procion dyes (3 primary colors & black)
- Chemical water items: Sodium Alginate (Seaweed Thickener), Soda Ash Fixer, and Urea (Organic Nitrogen)
- Set of brushes
- Jacquard (Removable Water-Based Resist)
- Resist Applicator and tips
- Stencils
- Disposable aprons (3)
- Disposable gloves (5 pairs)
What do people need access to?
- A sink
- Detergent
- A table
Who is it for?
This Batik Painting workshop is for artists in other mediums, beginners and art enthusiasts in general, who would like to learn this relatively new art form.
Use this grant promotion code QUEENSBATIK20 to save 55 dollars Original Stripe registration link (archived workshop)
About Instructor
Dr. Patrick Akinbola
Originally from Nigeria, Dr. Patrick Akinbola has been practicing art for most of his life.
As a painter, puppeteer, and for the last 3 decades as a batik practitioner. In addition to working on murals and other large surfaces, he specializes in wearable art.
Dr. Akinbola has a BA in Fine Arts from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and an M.Ed and PhD in Educational Technology from the University of Missouri, Columbia.
He currently resides in Queens, NY with his wife and collaborator, Anthonia.
Use this grant promotion code QUEENSBATIK20 to save 55 dollars Original Stripe registration link (archived workshop)
Learn from the very best
The workshop, valued at $75 is available to the first 20 registrants at $20 only.
This is a unique opportunity that I’ll encourage anyone interested in learning this art form to take advantage of.
Workshop Schedule
The workshop is scheduled to take place between September 4th and October 31st 2021.
We are here
1817 Gateway Blvd Far Rockaway, NY 11691, USA
Phone: 347 606 5441
WhatsApp: 347 606 5441
Email: info@infopowerinternational.org
“This project is made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature and administered by the Queens Council on the Arts.”
