Published: March 29, 2007 11:19 pm         

Arts Council to present ‘Basics of Batik’ workshop April 28

The Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana presents “The Basics of Batik,” from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 28 in Patchwork Central at 100 Washington Ave.

The program is a one-of-a-kind, hands-on workshop for anyone interested in exploring this expressive and ancient medium.

For Arts Council members, the cost is $40 for supplies and materials; for non-members, $45. Space is limited to the first 15 reservations.

The workshop presenter is batik specialist Kay Miner, who has 25 years experience working in the art.

Miner is an arts educator and a member of the Arts Council who is presently teaching at Brescia University in Owensboro, Ky., and at Henderson Community College. She holds a master’s degree in art education from the Art Academy in Cincinnati, and has been teaching art for more than 20 years.

Workshop highlights include:

• Preparation of fabric and dyes

• Wax selection and mixing

• Dyeing process and use of tools

• Step-by-step instruction in the batik process

• Finishing techniques

• Participants will take home one to two creations

To make a reservation, call the Arts Council office during business hours at (812) 422-2111. Cash, check and Visa and MasterCard accepted.

For more about our events and exhibitions, visit the Arts Council Web site, www.

artswin.evansville.net.