Batik Lantern Workshop

While all events are free, we request that you if you can comfortably afford it (or more, if you like!). Arts organizations and festivals across Canada are currently struggling financially. Our funding has decreased by 20% since 2023, while inflation has driven costs much higher.

Check out the full Festival Program and mark your calendar for an unforgettable autumn experience.

Join us for a meditative, hands-on workshop in the art of batik as you create your own fabric lantern, beautifully dyed with natural indigo. Guided by Bernarda Antony of The Batik Library, this calming session invites you to slow down and engage in a centuries-old textile tradition.

🖋️Learn to use a canting, a traditional pen-like tool, to draw patterns in hot wax — a technique known as batik tulis or “handwritten batik.” Explore traditional batik motifs and discover how fabric has been used across cultures as a powerful form of storytelling.

🌿 After designing your lantern’s fabric, you'll dye it with rich natural indigo, watching your creation come to life in vibrant blue. This workshop is beginner-friendly, with plenty of time to immerse yourself in the process, whether you're new to batik or have some experience with natural dyes.

🎉 You’ll leave with a lantern ready to be carried in the Moon Festival's Twilight Lantern Procession on October 4!

Recommended for ages 14 and up.

• This workshop is suitable for beginners and those with previous experience in batik or natural dyeing.
• All materials are provided, and you'll take your finished indigo-dyed lantern home with you.
• Part of the workshop will take place outdoors, so please come prepared.
• A light snack and drinks will be provided.
• Spend time with fellow creatives and textile enthusiasts in a relaxed, community setting.
• Photos and/or videos may be taken for Still Moon Arts Society’s archives and promotional use. Consent will be requested at the start of the event and is optional.

• A water bottle
• Clothing you don’t mind getting stained (accidental splashes can happen!)
• Warm layers, especially for the outdoor dyeing portion

Curious about the process? Watch a short video on batik making.

Bernarda Antony is a fashion designer and textile practitioner dedicated to raising awareness of Indonesian batik. With years of experience in design and a deep commitment to environmental care, she works closely with artisans using natural dyes and traditional methods. Now based in Vancouver, she facilitates hands-on batik workshops across the Lower Mainland, sharing the beauty of her heritage. Her practice bridges craft, culture, and sustainability, inspiring others to connect with tradition and nature.

Madeline Cheung (Myui) is a local illustrator from BC. Her work focuses on being fun– playing with bold shapes, interesting narratives, and curious interpretations of our everyday. She works primarily in watercolour/ digital media, creating illustrations, zines, and design work.

• Date: Saturday, September 27th
• Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• Location: Collingwood Neighbourhood House Annex | 3690 Vanness Ave, Vancouver, BC

• Age: All ages welcome. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

• Collingwood Neighbourhood House Annex is an indoor space located at the intersection of Vanness Ave and Boundary Rd.
• The Collingwood Neighbourhood House Annex is four blocks east of Joyce-Collingwood station (towards Boundary) or 700m on flat ground.
• The nearest bus route is the #28.
• Free, limited underground parking is available via 5470 Ormidale St. An elevator will bring you into the lobby. Please register your vehicle’s license plate with our front desk.
• We recommend walking, taking the bus, riding your bike, or carpooling when possible.

• The building is wheelchair accessible with an automatic door opener at the entrance and equipped with an elevator.
• A universal washroom is available. Two multi-stall gendered washrooms are also available with a wheelchair-accessible stall in each space.

The Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival and all of Still Moon Arts' programming take place on the unceded territories of Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations.

A fusion of art, nature, and community, this month-long festival celebrates the Harvest Moon, Still Creek, local art, and the diverse cultural traditions of the Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood. Expect dazzling lanterns, live music, dance, food, art & nature workshops and community performances. Check out the full Festival Program!

Still Moon Arts Society mobilizes community and creates positive change through eco-arts and environmental stewardship programming, and produces the annual Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival. Still Moon is a registered charity whose mission is to inspire vibrant and connected communities by creating artistic experiences and nurturing a passion for nature.

We gratefully acknowledge the support of our Presenting Partner Renfrew Park Community Association, the Government of Canada, our Harvest Moon Sponsors, Stir Vancouver and Rock 101 our Funders and Partners Canadian Heritage, BC Arts Council , Collingwood Neighbourhood House, Collingwood Community Policing Centre, City of Vancouver, Vancouver Park Board , Government of British Columbia, the Hamber Foundation, and the many other supporters, donors, and volunteers who make the Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival possible. Your contributions are invaluable and greatly appreciated. The Moon Festival is supported by the Government of Canada - Financé par le gouvernment de Canada.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Collingwood Neighbourhood House Annex, 3690 Vanness Ave, Vancouver, Canada