Yogyakarta Contemporary Batik Workshop and Natural Dyeing

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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 👍

Very good sharing knowledge and batik session. The instructors are very patience in answering all of our questions. Though it's only one color due to limited time, we really enjoyed the session.