April 11, 2025 Susie Shkolnik in person Lecture 9:00 AM and Workshop to Follow

I have been designing batik fabric for Batik Textiles since 2010. Traveling to Bali and Java every spring and summer, I have worked with the craftsmen there in creating the beautiful batiks we have here in the United States and all around the world. From the initial drawings to the finished piece, the process involved in creating the colors and designs has been handed down for generations. It is an ART and a Culture!

BATIKS…The History, the Mystery- Revealed!

(or…Everything you wanted to know, but didn’t know who to ask!)                   

Some of the topics covered:

WHAT IS BATIK?

How can I tell if it’s a batik?

How can I tell if it’s a good quality batik?

How are they made and where?

What quality of cotton is used?

Do the colors “bleed” or run in good quality batik?

BATIK TEXTILE Pop Up Store

Susie will bring some fun and exciting Batil Textile products for purchase.

 Workshop – Bargello Table Runner (Pattern is free)

Kits will be available for purchase

We will be working with 2 ½” strips

Supply List:

7-9 FAT QUARTERS (THIS WILL INCLUDE BACKING AND BORDER)

Need at least 3 to be Blenders or Tone on Tones

No stripes or border prints

                                     OR….

7-9 Coordinating  2 ½” X 44” strips  from Jelly Roll

(must include at least 3 Blenders or Tone on Tones)

½ yard for backing

¼ yard for borders

¼ yard solid contrast for stopper

 ALSO:           

Piece of batting 20”X46”

¼” seam foot

Walking foot or Embroidery foot for quilting finished piece

Sewing machine/ thread/Ruler/rotary cutter /seam ripper