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Two Day Batik Techniques TH/F Intermediate/Advanced with Muffy Clark Gill, MSP This workshop is about using the batik (Indonesian style wax resist painting) and rozome (Japanese style batik) wax and dye painting processes to create unique artwork on fabric that can be used on everyday household objects, clothing or works of art. Play with tjaps (Indonesian printing blocks) tjanting tools, brushes and other waxing techniques so that you have a variety of tools to create artwork that is uniquely yours. Students will work with environmentally friendly soy/beeswax and acid dyes for vivid colors. This workshop is great for silk painters. Muffy Clark Gill is an award-winning artist who translates her memories using mixed media, photography, and the fabric and dye painting process known as batik to create visual imagery.Her paintings have been widely exhibited throughout Florida and nationally. She has had more than thirty plus solo exhibitions of her work. With a career spanning more than thirty years, Muffy's work has been included in more than 80 regional, state and national juried and invitational exhibitions and festivals throughout Florida. She has received a over 50+ awards including Best in Show, First and Second place, Merit and Purchase Awards for her work by internationally renowned professionals in the contemporary art field. Muffy received her BFA, Graphic Design, from Boston University College of Fine Arts, Boston, MA. She furthered her independent studies at the DeCordova Museum School, Lincoln, MA and with several nationally known fiber artists in the United States and Japan. Muffy is a Master Silk Painter. Personal commissions are accepted and she teaches workshops featuring the batik and rozome processes. Muffy maintains her residence and studio near the beach in Naples, Florida.
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