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Family First: Batik Art for the Family
- Ages:
- Children ages 4+
- Cost:
- Free for members; free with museum admission for non-members
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About This Program
Batik is a technique of manual wax-resist dyeing applied to fabric. A tradition of making batik is found in various countries, including Nigeria, China, India, Malaysia, Philippines and Sri Lanka; however, the batik of Indonesia is the most well-known.
Participants will learn an alternative way to make batik art using glue and acrylic paint. This family friendly workshop is available for children ages 4 and older.
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