Class Description:  Batik Workshop with Jennifer Flynn

Class Description: Batik Workshop with Jennifer Flynn

Class | Available

All Levels
7/11/2025 (one day)
10:00 AM-5:00 PM EDT on Fri
$85.00
Member Discount Available

Class Description: Batik Workshop with Jennifer Flynn

Class | Available

Discover the ancient fiber art of Batik in this immersive workshop, held in OAC’s "Bayview" outdoor classroom area.  “Batik” translates to “wax writing”. Students will learn to batik on fabrics using hot melted wax to create resist and various dye baths to create colors, with a traditional dye dipping method.

All levels welcome - ages 18 + (strict - as hot wax will be used.)

All supplies will be provided.

Flynn, Jennifer
Jennifer Flynn

Jennifer Flynn has been creating batik paintings since 1987, exhibiting in shows, galleries, and museums all over the world. In 2005 she received “Best in Show” in fiber art at the Ann Arbor Art Fair. Jennifer and her husband Don own Warrren Hill Lavender Farm near Platte Lake, where they grow lavender for sale at the Frankfort Farmer’s Market. Jennifer volunteers regularly at numerous organizations and events in the region and is a member of the Oliver Art Center board of directors. She also teaches lavender crafts and baking at OAC, and is one of the youth summer camp instructors.