Green Light: Silk Batik Workshop

S﻿tart Thurrock is a Creative People and Places programme funded by Arts Council England.We have a vision where more people in Thurrock can enjoy and participate in arts and cultural activity in their local area.We all have a story to tell, and a part to play. We want to give every person in Thurrock the chance and space to express themselves, and enjoy that feeling, together.

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Come along to All Saints Church and learn the ancient craft of batik on hand-woven silk.

Belhus Park All Saints Church

<h3>Green Light: Silk Batik Workshop</h3> <h3>Event Details</h3>Kinetika artists will guide participants through the ancient craft of batik on hand-woven silk.Participants will be invited to create their own simple design and be guided through the process of using hot wax as a resist and painting with beautiful, vibrant fabric dyeDate: Wednesday 21st February 2024Time: 3:30pm - 5pmLocation: All Saints Church Belhus Park, 112 Foyle Dr, South Ockendon RM15 5HFPlease note, this workshop will be held in the Hall and not the Church itself. <h3>Accessibility</h3>Suitable for: 7+Whilst the recommended age is 7+ everyone's welcome. Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. The venue is wheelchair accessible (details below.)Outside:The road leading to the church is considered flat. There is a car park outside but with limited spaces. If you do not rquire on-site parking, please consider parking on the off roads where there are no parking restrictions.There is level access into the venue.The main doors open towards you (pull).There is a ramp to access the church. The permanent ramp is located in front of the entrance and there is a level landing at the top of the ramp.Inside:There is level access to the church.There is a hearing assistance system.Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.Lighting levels are medium.There is a disabled toilet available for the public.If you have any access needs please contact the Start Thurrock team to discuss this as the workshop may be able to be adapted to support you. <h3>Workshop Content</h3>As well as skills development and learning,participants will have opportunities for creative expressionKinetika’s lead artists will curate the final designs to ensure consistency and quality with the content driven by the individual participants and the ideas they bring.The process is suitable for beginners or experienced creatives, and for those who simply want to enjoy a creative day out. The resulting flags will serve as a delightful illustration of the captured stories, and a meaningful visual asset for years to come. <h3>Getting There</h3>By train: Nearest train station is South Ockendon (33 minute walk / 1.5 mile away.) From there, take a walk (1 mile / 23 minutes) to the bus stop on Elan Road and take the 22 towards Aveley and get off at Bus Stop Easington Way and walk for 5 minutes.By bus: Routes 22 will stop on Easington Way which is 0.2 mile / 5 minute walk awayBy car: There is a small car park on-site which is recommended for people who will need on-site parking only such as people with low mobility, a disability and/or with children. If this is full, please use adjacent streets where there are no parking restrictions. However, please be mindful that this is a residential area and not to park in front of or block resident's drives.Alternatively, we encourage you to use public transport where possible.If you have any access needs please contact the Start Thurrock team to discuss this as the workshop may be able to be adapted to support you.More information about the lead artist can be found here:Kinetika is an internationally renowned female-led company with a 25-year track record of combining world-class bespoke designs on large-scale hand?painted silks with community projects to produce spectacular outdoor events that engage diverse audiences wherever we work.Kinetika People – our charitable arm is known for its high-quality engagement work around place making. We run outdoor participatory programmes, annual walking arts festival, T100, school workshops and artist training schemes. We aim to nurture emerging artistic talent, engage communities, and raise aspirations wherever we work, creating a new sense of place and possibility for all those who live there.Website: <a href="https://kinetika.co.uk" title="https://kinetika.co.uk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">kinetika.co.uk</a>Instagram | Facebook @kinetikapeopleTo book on to other Green Light activities visit our website or Eventbrite page:Website: <a href="https://www.startthurrock.org" title="https://www.startthurrock.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.startthurrock.org</a>Instagram | Facebook: @startthurrockTo contact the Start Thurrock team:Email: Hello@StartThurrock.orgPhone: 01375 531410

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