What we’re about
Welcome to the Santa Rosa Creative Circle. We are a diverse group of people with a passion for artistic expression. Join us for a wide range of creative activities such as book arts, mixed media arts, art journaling, paper/collage arts, painting, mosaic, fiber arts, community & collaborative projects and much more. We are all about encouraging creativity & connecting in a judgement free fun atmosphere.
Events vary from no cost creative gatherings to workshops. A full catalog of workshop offerings can be found at The Arthaus
Hope to see you soon!
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Intro To Batik Scarf Painting (option 1 of 2)The Arthaus, Santa Rosa, CA$180.00
Workshop brought to you by Voonbin Pettit from Iridescent Batik Studio:
***Registration due by 4/27 to allow for workshop preparation***
Join us for a 6-hour class exploring the art of batik scarf painting! We’ll begin with the basics of batik lukis (hand-drawn batik), learning to use the tjanting wax pen, and then move on to coloring your piece using the design of your choice. This workshop covers both waxing and coloring, from start to finish resulting in a beautiful, wearable piece.
We’ll take care of the wax removal process. Your completed scarf will be mailed to you, ready to wear or display as a unique piece of art.
All materials are provided, including a 21" x 21" 100% cotton scarf. A 7" cotton canvas ring will also be available for practice.
Schedule:• 11:00–11:30 AM – Introduction to batik
• 11:30 AM–12:00 PM – Learning how to use the tjanting
• 12:00–2:30 PM – Waxing (mencanting) your scarf design
• 2:30–4:30 PM – Learning batik coloring techniques
• 4:30–5:00 PM – Wrapping upLink to register:
Iridescent Batik Studio***See additional pictures of student work below***
Note: Light snacks and drinks will also be provided during the session.
- Batik Scarf Coloring (option 2 of 2)The Arthaus, Santa Rosa, CA$125.00
Workshop brought to you by Voonbin Pettit from Iridescent Batik Studio:
Join us for a 3-hour Batik Scarf Coloring Workshop! This workshop is open to all ages and is perfect for a fun, creative experience.
You’ll work on a 21'' x 21'' pre-waxed cotton scarf, selecting from a variety of designs before the class. Plus, you’ll get the chance to use a tjanting tool (wax pen) to add a personal touch by signing your name on your piece.
We’ll introduce you to various batik coloring techniques, showing you how to blend colors and create unique effects on fabric.
We’ll also take care of the wax removal process. Your completed scarf will be mailed to you, ready to wear or display as a unique piece of art.Schedule:
• 12:30–1:00 PM – Introduction to batik and coloring techniques
• 1:00–3:30 PM – Batik coloring sessionNote: Once you’ve signed up, the instructor will email you a selection of scarf templates to choose from for the workshop.
Please note that we do not accept last-minute design changes the night before the workshop.
***See photos of student work below***
Link to register:
Iridescent Batik Studio
