Silk Painting with Batik

Instructed by Beth Abaravich

This class will introduce participants to the technique of Batik on silk. A piece of unique wearable art is created by layering French silk dyes and wax. After stretching the silk, A wash of color is applied. After the first layer is dry, hot wax is placed on the scarf using various applicators. This creates a design that s then filled in with another layer of dye. Beth will steam the student's work to ensure that the wax is completely removed and the colors remain vibrant. Students will pick up their finished work from StitchSpace after steaming.

$130 All Materials Included

Must be age 16+ to book

Rescheduling or Cancelations must occur 72 hours before appointment time

Beth Abaravich Bio Originally from Kansas City, Beth has lived in Los Angeles for the past 30 years. Along with horses, drawing and painting were an escape from small town life. She has two bachelor’s: One in fashion design from Otis College of Art and Design and one in fine art from the Art Institute of Chicago. She received her MFA in art from Art Center College of Design in 2018. Currently Ms. Abaravich teaches in the fashion design program at Otis and Woodbury University in Burbank, Ca. After taking a silk painting workshop in the 2010, she became interested in the artistic potential of fashion and its many processes. She has exhibited her work in many group shows and last August had a solo show at Keystone Art Space titled “Hopeful Time Capsule”. She is also the recipient of the Not Real Art Artist Grant in 2019.