Watercolor Batik Workshop with Ryan Fox

Wavery Artists Group Studio- Cary, NC







Learn a new technique of painting called watercolor batik. Watercolor batik is the process of using traditional watercolor paint and wax to create unique and beautiful batik-style paintings on Japanese rice paper. This process is similar to the age old technique where melted wax is applied to fabric as a resist and then the fabric is dipped in dye.



Students will begin the process with a drawing and then learn to create highlights and shadows, as well as how to mask areas of the project with wax.



This class is suitable for both beginner and experienced painters with little or no watercolor experience. Artists will create a 12x16” batik painting in the class.



Irons, electric skillets, newspapers, wax, and brushes for applying wax will be provided. Artists will need to bring watercolor paints, brushes, and suitable clothing (wax does drip and sometimes ends up on clothing).

Artists can use reference photographs provided for their drawings or are welcome to bring a high contrast photograph or line drawing to transfer to rice paper. A lightbox will be provided for transferring images to rice paper.



When: -May 24th

Both sessions have the same curriculum

Time: 2:00pm to 6:00pm

Price: $75 each class. Max. 6 students

To see more of Ryan's work, visit his Etsy storefront:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/RFoxWatercolors

Questions? ryan@rfoxphoto.com