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05. Unleashing Creativity: Batik Egg Design - Mark E Malachowski - Thursday July 18th - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
$30.00
In this interactive workshop, we'll journey outside our comfort zones to create original batik egg designs. Inspired by a mix of random items and images, you'll learn how to transform ordinary objects into extraordinary art.
Skill level:All levels welcome
Workshop Structure:
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First Half: Introduction to the design project and a surprise drawing activity. You'll receive a white box containing three random items and two sealed envelopes - one with an image and the other with a color chip. These elements will serve as your artistic muse. You'll sketch your designs on graph paper, refining as you go, with guidance from Mark throughout the process.
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Second Half: This session is dedicated to developing your batik egg design. We'll explore basic color theory and you'll choose a color scheme based on your color chip. Once your design is complete, you'll transfer it onto a goose egg, apply wax, and begin the dyeing process.
What to Bring:
- Drawing pencils and ink pen (Zebra 401 recommended)
- A goose egg (any size), optionally sanded
- Craft/watercolor brushes – round tip (#2, 4, 6 or 8)
- Electric Kistky with various tips and wax
Provided Materials:
- Graph paper
- White box with secret items
- Two sealed envelopes containing a photo and a paint chip
- Color charts, color wheel handouts, and project instructions
Remember the words of Vincent van Gogh: "Great things are done by a series of small things brought together." Let's create something great together!
Maximum: 20 students
Cost: $30CAD
About Mark:
I am an artist and consider myself a painter but, like to explore and experiment with other mediums. I have been designing my batik eggs since 2002 and been hosting weekend Batik Egg Workshops in Cleveland for many years. Recently I’ve taken my workshops on the road with a couple “Pop Up Batik Egg Workshops”. In October 2022, I hosted along with Linda Hupert the second annual “Pysanky On The River” batik egg event in Cleveland, Ohio and will be hosting POTR again in October 2024 with Linda Hupert.