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Creative crafts - Batik
Code: T25CQ3922
Location: Chesterfield
Cost: Free
Starting: Thursday 16 July 2026
Duration: 2 sessions over 1 week(s)
Time: 10.00am
By continuing you confirm that you are enrolling onto an adult learning course and that you are aged 19 or over on 1 September 2025, or you are enrolling a young person aged 14-18 on 31 August 2025 specifically onto one of our Study Programme courses, and that you agree to the Terms and Conditions.
Description
This course is perfect for anyone who wants to explore a variety of textile crafts while enhancing their mental health and wellbeing. You will learn to create your own fabric designs using wax resist techniques and dyes, producing either abstract or pictorial patterns. The course introduces both traditional methods and tools, including tjanting tools, wooden block stamps, and wax sticks, giving you a rich and hands-on creative experience.
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for anyone interested in exploring a range of textile crafts while also supporting your mental health and wellbeing. Our Tailored Learning courses are for people who live in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire aged 19 and over.
How will I learn?
This is a classroom-based course. There will be practical activities with guidance from your tutor. You will be given support and feedback from your tutor so you can improve.
What will I need?
All materials will be provided.
Are there any other costs?
This is a free course and there are no further costs.
Time and duration
Start Date: 16 July 2026
Start Time: 10.00am
Day: Thursday
First Lesson Duration: 02:30
Total Weeks: 1
Location
Chesterfield
Dock Walk
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S40 2GQ
01629 535002