Benefits for Students

• They will learn about wax as a resist and colour mixing
• And make choices about colourfields and suitable batik tools
• They are encouraged to take joint responsibility for large collaborative pieces of art, which in turn builds self confidence
• A great sense of achievement comes from seeing the artwork on permanent display
• Less able students are at no disadvantage with this technique
• Students benefit from working closely with professional artists
• Students do not have to be good at painting or drawing to produce stunning results
• The whole process is fast and fun - and dramatic results are achieved in just one day.

Benefits for the School

• The theme of the work can be linked in with the national curriculum
• The process is safe and clean
• It is especially good for children with short attention spans
• All participants get a great sense of achievement and pride
• The finished batik is left at the school for all to see for many years
• Whilst the art is on display it can be used as a teaching tool to illustrate stories etc.
• The work can be used to raise awareness of current issues such as environmental issues, cultural differences, etc.
• It is an excellent opportunity for children to meet and work with outside artists
• This workshop encourages collaboration and cooperation as all the children involved work together on the same piece