Register for Batik: Chemistry in the Real World
Batik: Chemistry in the Real World
Students will learn the fundamentals of one of the world's oldest traditions in fabric
design known as Batik. The science of wax-resist dyeing will be explained at the level
of the molecules and with the principles of chemistry. Each participant will design
their own original work of a
rt by using brushes and metal objects in hot wax to stamp patterns on fabric. Week
One: Lesson on the wax resist process. Your projects will be batiked, dyed, and then
left to dry. Week Two: Lesson on the chemistry of dyeing fabric. Your projects will
be crackled, overdyed, and left to dry to create interesting patterns. We will also
learn how to remove the wax from the fabric. Come explore this hands-on science and
art experience with Cindy Trussell. "I use this workshop as a lab for biochemistry
because it illustrates some basic differences between carbohydrates and lipids, plus
It is a fun technique to learn."
Instructor: Dr. Cindy Trussell
Cost: $69.00
Date: May 6 and 13
Time: 2 Saturdays, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Format: In-person, KOC Technology Center Room 130
You can register for this class through our Community Education Portal