Workshop 5 | Traditional African Batik & Adire Textiles: Tablecloth or Wall Hanging

Offered in partnership with Mount Airy Learning Tree 

 

Take a creative journey into the world of batik and adire (tie and dye) textile-making. Drawing inspiration from his Yoruba roots and Nigerian heritage, Muyiwa, an expert in the field, will guide you through the process of using wax and dye to create intricate patterns and motifs. You will start by applying hot wax to 100% cotton fabrics to create patterns, then immerse them in vibrant dyes. Finally, we’ll carefully remove the wax, revealing beautiful colorful designs.

 

Discover the influence of African culture as you explore the vibrant world of African textiles that hold deep cultural significance. You may infuse your designs with your unique voice, or use African patterns to create a beautiful tablecloth or wall hanging. By the end of class, you’ll have crafted textiles that reflect the beauty and essence of African traditions.

 

If students choose to create a wall hanging, they will need to purchase their own hardware.

 

Muyiwa Togun is the Founder and CEO of Roy Urban Kollection (RUK), an African textile, art and fashion manufacturer and brand. He is an artist, textile and fashion designer, pulling inspiration from his Yoruba roots and his lived experience as a Nigerian youth assimilating into a new culture as a recently immigrated resident to the United States.