Watercolor Batik: Chickadee

Registration for this class opens to MMFS members on November 10, and then to the general public on November 12, 2026. Not a member yet? You can sign up here.

Try your hand at watercolor batik, a modern twist on the ancient Japanese art of batik. You will work with an image of a chickadee while learning a bit of history and theory before diving into hands-on creating. Using watercolor on Kinwashi paper, you’ll explore the process and techniques that make this medium unique.

This class will help you build foundational skills in watercolor batik so you can continue exploring and experimenting with the medium on your own.

 

About the Instructor:  Kim Gordon

Your instructor will provide the following materials:

Your instructor will provide all materials as well as information on building your own batik kit at home.

Students are asked to bring:

• Note-taking tools (if you’d like to take notes)
• We recommend dressing in layers, as certain classrooms can be drafty depending on the time of year.
• Since your class runs over the lunch hour, you may want to consider bringing a lunch or snack. Click  HERE to learn about local eating opportunities available before or after your class.

 

Skill Level
No experience required 

 

Age Recommendation
Students ages 18 and older are welcome to attend this class.

Location Details
Marine Mills Folk School
550 Pine St.
Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047

 

Cost Details
Tuition: $65
Materials Fee: $12
Total Cost: $77 

 

NOTE: Be aware we may cancel class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached. We work to balance teachers’ need to plan for a class with students’ busy schedules — not an easy task. Please register as early as possible! If interested, you can find our cancellation policy HERE.