The eight participants who recently spent a full day learning the basic techniques of Javanese batik making were not surprised to find that it is not as easy as it looks. Using the wax pen (canting) was without a doubt the most difficult part. Here the students are applying dye to small isolated sections of [...]
Batik as FolkArt
October 25, 2009 – 6:52 pm
Hartono was guest artist at FolkArt Gallery in San Rafael, California and gave a presentation on batik to a very enthusiastic audience. Sharon Christovich, gallery owner and textile enthusiast was one of the sponsors helping to bring Hartono to the US for the first time.
Hartono Speaks the Language of Batik
October 22, 2009 – 5:30 am
Hartono offered firsthand experience in applying wax with the canting to visitors to Silk Moon Gallery in Sebastopol. Participants quickly acquired a keen appreciation for the skill required in creating the beautiful batiks he brought from his village in Central Java.
Janet Rodina continues to demonstrate her commitment to promoting traditional textile arts by bringing artisans [...]
