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Woad Dyeing and Resist Art Workshops with Robin Paris
I offer batik workshops using British-grown woad (indigo) and natural vat techniques combined with paste-resist methods for imagery, pattern and texture. Formerly I worked with hot wax and synthetic dyes and ran many workshops utilising these from 1996 onwards (I may or may not return to wax in time).
Workshops are for beginners and improvers, for artists (batik, textile or other), art and textile groups, schools, further and higher education, and for environmental and community groups. Workshops are also available privately for individuals or small groups. Information about school and other community workshops can be found on the community art page.
I also give lectures and talks about my work, creativity, inspiration and motivation. I work with natural dyes, mostly woad and organic vat methods, and paste resists. As my batik life began with hot wax and synthetic dyes they are likely to form part of any talk or presentation.
If you would like to be kept informed about future workshops, please contact me on artisan (at) robinparis.co.uk to join my mailing list.
Upcoming Workshops and Talks
Saturday 7 December 2013
Resist or Change? Tradition and transition in batik: an artist's journey
lecture at Embroiderers Guild Cornwall, Chacewater, Truro, Cornwall
Textures and Mark Making in Batik - Water Movement
2 day workshop in March 2003, Indian King Arts Centre, Camelford, Cornwall, UK
Previous Teaching
In 2006 I completed a post-16 PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) at Truro College in Cornwall (Plymouth University). Much of my research focused on ecological literacy, traditional ecological knowledge and ancient wisdom, and the relationship between arts, ecology, sustainability and education. It has greatly influenced my outlook and approach to the role of teacher, whilst reflecting experiences from my overseas travels of fifteen years earlier.
2011
Texture and repeat patterns (wire stamps), with woad
West Country Creative, Lifton, Devon
batik workshop, two days
2009
Batik - texture and repeat patterns (wire stamps)
Roseland Mews Studio, Cornwall
batik workshop, two days
2007
Aboriginal Desert Art
Sense of Place at the Eden Project, Cornwall
An introduction to Aboriginal art for incorporation into the 'Voyage of the Mystery' unit
Cornish KS1 primary teachers
2006
Wired Batik
Batik Guild AGM Gathering, Westhope College, Shropshire
demonstration and workshop for Batik Guild members, one and a quarter hours
2006
Line, Texture and Colour
Trebah Gardens, Cornwall
batik workshop, two days
2006
Batik for Beginners
Cowslip Workshops, Cornwall
batik workshop, one day
2005
Batik, Applied Batik, and Creative Attitude
School of Architecture, University of Plymouth
lecture and workshop for PgDip Humane Architecture students, two hours
2005
Garden of Dreams
Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Cornwall
batik retreat, four days
2005
Batik for Secondary Art & Design Teachers
Cornwall Education Business Partnership at South Penquite Farm, Blisland, Cornwall
practical workshop in batik for art & design teachers and technicians including talk on Applied Batik, one day
Funded by Learning and Skills Council
2005
Landscapes - Between the Real and the Abstract
Cowslip Workshops, Launceston, Cornwall
batik workshop, two days
2004
Inspiration from Nature - Design for Batik
South Penquite Farm, Blisland, Cornwall
batik retreat, four days
2004
Clough Hall Technology School, Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
batik workshop for AS and GCSE students, one day
2004
St Thomas Hall, Launceston, Cornwall
batik workshop, three days
2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998
Indian King Arts Centre, Camelford, Cornwall
batik workshops, two days and one day
2003
Westcountry Embroiderers (North Devon), Barnstaple, Devon
batik workshop, one day
2001
Tandem Project at the Indian King Arts Centre, Camelford, Cornwall
batik workshop, two days, for teachers from the South West wishing to explore their own creativity
2001
Faculty of Education, University of West of England, Bristol - visiting lecturer
two batik workshops, 2 x one day
2001
Art Foundation Course, Estover Community College - visiting lecturer
two batik workshops, 2 x one day, 2 x half day
2000
Cowslip Workshops, Launceston, Cornwall
batik workshop, two days
2000
Shire Hall Gallery, Stafford, Staffordshire
batik workshop, half day
2000
DAISI, at Burton Art Gallery, Bideford, Devon
batik workshop, one day
1999, 1998
Positively Ripping, Lostwithiel, Cornwall
batik workshop, two days and one day
1999, 1998
Looe and District Art Society, Looe, Cornwall
batik workshop, two days and one day
1998
Burton Art Gallery, Bideford, Devon
batik workshop, one day
1997, 1996
Launceston Adult Education, Launceston, Cornwall
batik workshop, one day
1997, 1996
Tavistock Adult Education, Tavistock, Devon
batik workshop, one day
1988
School of Visual Communication, Wellington Polytechnic, New Zealand - full-time lecturer in graphic design
replacing lecturer on sabbatical leave, one term
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