Asheboro, NC - Batik is a process of using a resist (usually wax) and pigment to creatively dye fabric. Artist Debra Spinks offers a twist to this ancient technique by adding watercolor paint onto wax laden paper. Learn to use watercolor, wax, and rice paper to create beautiful batik-style paintings. This class is suitable for both beginner and experienced painters. All materials will be provided; but bring your own lunch! The class meets on Saturday, April 23 from 10:30a — 3p. $50 (m), $55 (nm). Enrollment deadline is Thursday, April 14.
For more information please call the Randolph Arts Guild at 336-629-0399 or email arts@asheboro.com for more information. The Guild is located at 123 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro, NC 27203. Hours: M-F 10am -- 5pm, Saturday 10am-2pm.
Artist Bio: Debra Spinks is a local artist whose work includes original paintings created with watercolors, oils, and acrylics on paper and canvas. Debra regularly participates at the Randolph Arts Guild as a Board member and in ongoing activities such as the weekly painters group, bi-monthly drawing group, Art on Sunset, and Randolph Ramble. She is also a founding member of the LARK Artists group and participates yearly in the LARK Handmade Holiday. Debra’s work can be found at the Moring Arts Center and Brightside Gallery.
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