Batik Workshop with Voonbin Leow

About the Workshop

Learn the art of Batik - a meditative Malaysian tradition of watercolor painting on textiles. Once completed, smaller pieces can be hung on the wall as a painting while larger pieces can be washed and dried and turned into scarves, shirts, or even sarongs. During the workshop, participants will learn the fundamentals of watercolor painting on fabric, how to use the "tjanting" wax pen to draw their own design.

About the Workshop

A 2 hour meditative workshop immersed in the captivating technique of batik. We start with the fundamentals of proper use of the tjanting and continue to learn various coloring techniques to bring out the details and beauty of your batik painting.

RSVP required. Limited spots available.

About Makers, Music and Mindfulness

Local Color is a woman-powered 501.c.3 nonprofit, with the mission to build equitable pathways for artists to thrive. We meet our mission through the commission and facilitation of public and private art, the establishment of affordable creative workspaces, the management of artist-led workshops studios, and providing fiscal sponsorship for independent artists, cultural workers, and community organizers.

About the Instructor

Voonbin Leow, is a textile designer and batik artist from Malaysia. She is known for her vibrant style that emphasizes bright colors and multicultural patterns from around the world. She finds batik to be a meditative art form and believes in the power of color to bring happiness, joy, and emotional healing. Through her work, she aims to inspire others to experience the joyful dance of colors and patterns.

@voonbin_textiles

About the Musical Artist

Cruz Gonzales

Cruz González is a music educator with the San José Unified School District. He

teaches group classes, private lessons, and strives to bring musical performances to

the community. Originally from Gonzales, CA, Cruz uses his skills to enrich the lives of

his students through his teaching and is thoughtfully developing his style as a

participant of the Orff Schulwerk Teacher Education program at San José State

University under the direction of Professor Tiffany Unarce Barry. He was voted “Teacher

of the Year” by his colleagues for the 2022 – 2023 school year and has sung the

National Anthem at the San José Giants Municipal Baseball field. In his free time Cruz

likes to hike, play pickleball, and use humor to make his friends smile.

IG: @mr.gonzalez675

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