Taller de Batik Contemporani de Yogyakarta i Tintura Natural

This Batik workshop was one of our favourite experiences in Jogja! We met Belinda and her mum at their cosy studio, a calming sanctuary surrounded by plants. They were incredibly patient, guiding us through every step and explaining how the techniques translate to commercial production. Belinda spoke excellent English and was so friendly. She encouraged us to create our own designs and even gave us tips to make them even prettier. We upgraded from the 2-hour to the 3-hour package so we could get our pieces dyed, and we were so glad we did! It gave us a real appreciation for the time and effort that goes into dyeing. Belinda and her mum were generous with their time and knowledge, and made us feel at home. Our finished pieces turned out far prettier than we imagined, thanks to their guidance. All in all, it was such a lovely afternoon and definitely an experience we will remember fondly! We left with such full hearts and, as a bonus, pretty souvenirs that we handcrafted ourselves. 💕

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.

Va ser genial que ens acompanyessin durant tota l'experiència i que ens cuidessin amb tanta atenció. L'activitat es fa en una casa particular i ens van permetre fer-la amb tranquil·litat i seguretat, sense presses. L'espai de tintura sembla un petit jardí. A cada racó de la casa hi ha diverses plantes, i vam poder veure moltes flors i fulles. També ens van presentar les plantes que es converteixen en tints naturals i ens van explicar que ells mateixos les cultiven. Aquesta era la meva segona experiència de batik, i va ser interessant descobrir que els estils i les eines de batik varien segons la regió.

Una experiència realment especial! Vaig passar la tarda més encantadora amb la Belinda i la seva mare. Les indicacions per trobar la casa eren clares i l'experiència de fer batik va ser tranquil·la i gairebé meditativa. Per als amants de les plantes, el jardí de la casa és realment increïble i vaig gaudir mirant totes les plantes durant els intervals d'assecat. No tinc cap inclinació artística, però les instruccions clares i pacients de la Belinda van fer que el meu producte final resultés molt millor del que esperava. Com a avantatge addicional, és una excel·lent fotògrafa i t'envia fotos d'alta qualitat de la teva experiència l'endemà. Molt contenta d'haver fet això!

La Belinda i la seva família van ser molt amables. Va explicar el procés de pintura Batik i quant de temps es triga. Això et fa apreciar les formes d'art tradicionals i justifica definitivament per què val la pena pagar per peces d'art tradicionals. El seu temps i esforç són valuosos. Espero que qualsevol que llegeixi això, tant de l'estranger com del país, entengui per què és important donar suport a les formes d'art locals i tradicionals. Algunes d'aquestes poden trigar una setmana a fer-se!

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 😉.

It was my first time trying to do batik and it was def a fun experience! Luckily I was the only student at the time slot and I could fully enjoy the class, thanks to Belinda and her mother with all the detailed instructions and dedicated attention to every step I was working on my first batik! The workshop, which is also a domestic household, is beautifully decorated and creates a very comfortable and local ambience for the class. Yogyakarta is not to be missed and neither should this batik workshop - if you are planning to visit Yogyakarta, do mark this workshop in your itinerary and I'm sure you will love it!

We booked the full batik experience one day in advance. Arrived in the morning, we were immediately charmed by the beautiful courtyard. Belinda gave us a detailed introduction to batik, including its different styles, materials, and the making process. We could choose traditional patterns, either simple or intricate, or create our own designs, like the Usagi character my friend chose. Belinda and Felisa kindly guided us throughout the whole experience. When I accidentally got some hot wax on my hand, Felisa patiently helped me apply some ointment. Belinda knew different languages to communicate with guests from around the world. A wonderful and memorable experience, and a lovely way to discover Yogyakarta’s culture.

Nous avons fait l’atelier Abhati Batik à Yogyakarta et c’était une superbe expérience !! Nous avons passé un moment des plus agréable en compagnie de l’équipe. l’accueil a été chaleureux et elles ont pris le temps de bien tout nous expliquer pour nous guider pas à pas vers un excellent résultat. c’est une activité que je vous recommande les yeux fermés à tous ceux qui passe par ici !!

It was a truly remarkable experience for someone like me who loves the arts. The whole process requires patience and it was truly relaxing to immerse yourself in creating the batik patterns. Belinda was a kind instructor and she made sure that everything goes well. I recommend this for those who want to learn about the local art 👍