Name: Camille

Message: Hi, Paula.  I live in MA and am looking for a workshop or course on batik dyeing.  Do you have any tips on where I might look for workshops in my area?

I don't usually have any leads to batik workshops, but you happen to be in Massachusetts, where there are a couple of good resources to point you to.

PRO Chemical & Dye is located in Massachusetts and often has workshops which are highly worthwhile. I recommend that you look into a workshop being offered in October 2009 by Jane Dunnewold, called "Water-Based Resists". (It's almost full, so don't delay much on this if you're interested.) The Carol Soderlund workshops on "Color Mixing for Dyers" would also be invaluable to a batik artist. Keep an eye on ProChem to see what other workshops they will be providing in the future. Call them to ask what workshops they're considering offering.

See ProChem's Workshops info online.

Jeanne Sisson is a batik artist who offers classes and workshops in Massachusetts. I don't know her, but she has beautiful work on her website. Check out her workshop schedule.


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