St. Augustine artist Wendy Tatter will share her creative process at The Waterworks on Friday, September 29th from 2-4 PM.
Participants will learn batik techniques and have an opportunity to assist in creating a batik project for The Waterworks.
Batik is a type of resist-printing process that originated in Indonesia in which wax is applied to the fabric in specific areas to prevent dye from reaching the fibers. Once the fabric is submerged in dye, it's boiled to remove the wax. The end result gives a crackled appearance to cotton and creates a ... view more »
St. Augustine artist Wendy Tatter will share her creative process at The Waterworks on Friday, September 29th from 2-4 PM.
Participants will learn batik techniques and have an opportunity to assist in creating a batik project for The Waterworks.
Batik is a type of resist-printing process that originated in Indonesia in which wax is applied to the fabric in specific areas to prevent dye from reaching the fibers. Once the fabric is submerged in dye, it’s boiled to remove the wax. The end result gives a crackled appearance to cotton and creates a unique, almost patternless look that batik is known for.
This event is free and no registration is required to attend.
This demonstration is presented in conjunction with the St. Johns Cultural Council’s newest Art in Public Spaces exhibition, Threading the Margins. See textiles from seventeen St. Johns County fiber artists at the County Administration Building from September 5th through November 30th.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Wendy Tatter was introduced to the art of batik in San Miguel, Mexico while attending Instituto Allende. Fascinated by the technique of painting with wax and dyes, she has developed a style all her own. Her work often reflects the people and places from her travels and has been exhibited and collected worldwide.
Wendy lives in Saint Augustine and creates her batiks in her gallery on Anastasia Boulevard. Visit the website to learn more.
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