Yogyakarta Contemporary Batik Workshop and Natural Dyeing

It was great that you stayed with me throughout the experience and took such good care of me. It takes place in a private home, and they ensure you can proceed safely and without time constraints. The dyeing space is like a small garden. They grow a variety of plants throughout the house, so you can see many flowers and leaves. They also introduce you to the plants that become natural dyes and grow them themselves. This was my second batik experience, and I was glad to learn that batik styles and tools differ from region to region.

Amazing batik workshop! It was the highlight of my trip in Jogja, Belinda and her mum are very sweet and guide you through the process all along. It was interesting and insightful, and lots of fun to learn about the Batik Art, more difficult than it seems haha but Belinda helped me through it. Great authentic experience and super happy to have a Batik souvenir to remember this day by ☺️100% recommend

Meeting Belinda and Bu Herina is such great experience as they’re explain and teach you on the process of making batik in details. The whole experience is so fun and everyone should try.

Belinda and her family was very gracious. She explained the Batik painting process and how long it takes. Makes you appreciate the traditional art forms and definitely justifies why it’s worth paying for traditional art pieces. Their time and effort is valuable. I hope whoever reads this from foreign or within the country understands why it’s important to support local and traditional art forms. Some of these can take a week to make!

I had an amazing experience with Belinda and her mum. They were so kind. patient and very helpful and they made the whole experience super enjoyable. What i loved most was that we did it at their backyard and the dye that we used were all natural and homemade, thus it is environmentally friendly. I had a very zen and relaxing experience. i definitely would recommend this activity if you are planning to explore batik making the natural way. I suggest you do till the end of the process till you remove the wax so that you get to take home your masterpiece and frame it. Thank you

Location: It was a little hard to find, but following the instructions on WhatsApp led me right to it. It's a very beautiful small courtyard, filled with many lovely plants and orchids. Instructor: Very friendly, patient, and spoke excellent English. Experience: Absolutely wonderful! Two or three hours flew by. I got to experience the entire traditional batik process, including pattern design, sketching, waxing, dyeing, rinsing, and more. The final product is beautiful, and I'm very proud of it. It's definitely worth setting aside half a day for this experience when you're in Yogyakarta; you'll be very happy you did.

A truly special experience! I spent the most lovely afternoon with Belinda and her mother. The directions for finding the house were clear and the experience of making batik was calm and almost meditative. For plant lovers, the garden at the house is really amazing and I enjoyed looking at all the plants during the drying intervals. I am not artistically-inclined at all, but Belinda's clear and patient instructions meant my final product turned out a lot better than expected. As a bonus, she's an excellent photographer and she sends you high-quality photos of your experience the following day. So happy I did this!

Don't miss the opportunity to take this workshop. Belinda and her mother were incredibly kind and patient. The technique used is amazing because everything is natural (dyes, fabrics, waxes, etc.). They take photos for you to remember, give you snacks, and answer all your questions. Wonderful workshop 💛

A truly special afternoon. From the moment I received the clear, thoughtful directions to Abhati Studio, everything felt welcoming and intentional. The studio itself is a cosy, beautiful home with a peaceful courtyard - an environment that immediately slows you down. Belinda and her sisters were incredibly patient and caring, guiding me gently through each step. I learned not only the techniques of traditional Jogja batik and natural dyeing, but also the cultural stories and influences behind the designs. Being the only participant made the experience feel deeply personal, accommodating, and meditative. Warm, thoughtful, and grounding. I loved every moment.

This was the best experience of our Java trip. Great time with the family. the waxing part was not easy at all but everyone managed somehow and the result is very personal. you should book full experience to have a ready to go canvas with colour and removed wax. And do not wear white 😉.