Dates & times
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- 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Indonesian Wax Resist: A Dye Lab with Bebe LaMonica at Craft Contemporary
The pattern begins with a boundary: wax keeps dye from reaching parts of the cloth, and removing it reveals the design. That resist-and-reveal process anchors Indonesian Wax Resist: A Dye Lab with Bebe LaMonica at Craft Contemporary.
Wax controls where the dye can go
Described as a hands-on natural-dye lab, the workshop invites participants to try blocks, stamps, brushes and tjanting tools as ways to put wax on cloth and make patterns. The cloth is then dyed; removing the wax exposes the areas it protected.
That sequence makes the resist visible as a working process, not just a finished pattern. The listing describes the technique but does not specify the cloth, dyes or materials participants will use.
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A broad Indonesian textile reference
Craft Contemporary says the activity draws inspiration from traditional Indonesian textile practices. The description does not identify a particular region, textile tradition or motif, so it is best read as an introductory exploration of wax resist rather than a lesson on a named textile form.
Participants are invited to create their own patterns with the listed tools; the event description does not prescribe a design to copy.
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A starting point for beginners
The listing presents the session with Bebe LaMonica as family-friendly and suitable for all ages and experience levels, with no previous experience required. That makes the announced activity accessible to newcomers without suggesting a particular skill level or age cutoff.
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Patterns made by participants
The description invites participants to develop their own designs with the listed application methods rather than naming a motif to reproduce.
Sunday, March 21, 2027 · Craft Contemporary
- Indonesian Wax Resist: A Dye Lab with Bebe LaMonica — hands-on exploration of wax application using blocks, stamps, brushes and tjanting tools, followed by dyeing and wax removal.
Plan for the workshop
Sunday, March 21, 2027 · 1:30–3:30 p.m.
The listing gives one two-hour session.
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Sliding scale: $20–$45
Craft Contemporary’s visitor information lists Sunday museum admission as pay what you wish. It does not clarify whether museum admission is included in the workshop fee or how the two charges relate.
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Check the linked event listing
Craft Contemporary links to Humanitix for the workshop. The event page also carries the notice “Program drops Mon, Feb 22,” without specifying a year or explaining whether it is a ticket-release date. Check the linked listing for booking steps and current availability; the event page does not state reservation or cancellation terms.
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No supply list is given
The activity involves applying wax to cloth, dyeing it and removing the wax, but the listing does not say whether materials are provided or what participants should bring.
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Getting to Craft Contemporary
Venue and directions
The workshop is at Craft Contemporary, 5814 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036. The map link can calculate directions from your starting point; the venue’s supplied visit information does not list transit routes.
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Parking
Craft Contemporary lists metered and two-hour street parking within a block and advises checking posted street signs. Its named options are Museum Square at 5757 Wilshire Boulevard and Wilshire Courtyard at 5700–5750 Wilshire Blvd; the venue says parking validation is unavailable.
Museum Square is a separate garage from the museum. Its operator lists the visitor entrance on Curson Avenue, a rate of $3 per 15 minutes and an $18 Saturday/Sunday daily maximum. Check posted rates before parking.
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Accessibility
Craft Contemporary says its building is ADA accessible, has one wheelchair onsite for use and provides an elevator to its three gallery floors. These are general venue details; the event listing does not describe workshop-specific arrangements.
Before you make a plan
Does the workshop fee include museum admission?
The event page does not say. Craft Contemporary lists Sunday museum admission as pay what you wish, but does not explain how that applies alongside the workshop fee.
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Are materials supplied?
The listing does not say whether materials are provided or what participants should bring. Check the linked event listing for any updated information before attending.
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Location & Google Maps
Craft Contemporary
5814 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
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