Batik is a technique of wax-resist dyeing applied to whole cloth, or cloth made using this technique. Batik is made either by drawing dots and lines of the resist with a spouted tool called a canting. The applied wax resists dyes and therefore...
Two of the most popular dyeing techniques in Africa are tie and dye and resist dye. In tie and dye, designs are first tied or stitched into the cloth, using cotton or raffia threads. In resist dye, dyers draw on the cloth using an impermeable substance, such as candle...
We have put together a new workshop to tackle loneliness in the UK for our older generation. In recent years loneliness in the UK has become an increasing issue with the elderly, with many OAP’s sometimes not seeing another person for weeks on end. Psychologists have...
Osun Arts and Delta Maria, two organisations with a wealth of experience of delivering authentic African arts and culture education have joined forces to collaborate on a new project we believe will help schools deliver on a number of learning outcomes particularly...
How Osun Arts can support your school’s Artsmark journey? The Osun Arts Foundation wanted every child to have a chance to discover their practical abilities, develop their creative talents, and become a maker of the future. We are an arts and cultural organisation...
