Yogyakarta Samtids Batik Verksted og Naturlig Farging

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.

Det var fint at de var med oss hele tiden under opplevelsen og tok så godt vare på oss. Det foregår i et hjem, og de sørger for at du kan gjøre det trygt og uten tidsbegrensninger. Rommet der fargingen foregår, er som en liten hage. De dyrker forskjellige planter rundt om i huset, så vi fikk se mange blomster og blader. De introduserte oss også for plantene som brukes til naturlige fargestoffer, og de dyrker dem selv. Dette var min andre batikkopplevelse, og det var interessant å lære at batikkmønstrene og verktøyene varierer fra region til region.

En virkelig spesiell opplevelse! Jeg tilbrakte den mest herlige ettermiddagen med Belinda og moren hennes. Veibeskrivelsen for å finne huset var tydelig, og opplevelsen av å lage batik var rolig og nesten meditativ. For planteelskere er hagen ved huset virkelig fantastisk, og jeg nøt å se på alle plantene under tørkeintervallene. Jeg er ikke kunstnerisk anlagt i det hele tatt, men Belindas klare og tålmodige instruksjoner gjorde at sluttproduktet mitt ble mye bedre enn forventet. Som en bonus er hun en utmerket fotograf, og hun sender deg høykvalitetsbilder av opplevelsen din dagen etter. Så glad jeg gjorde dette!

Belinda og familien hennes var veldig elskverdige. Hun forklarte Batik-maleprosessen og hvor lang tid det tar. Det får deg til å sette pris på de tradisjonelle kunstformene og rettferdiggjør definitivt hvorfor det er verdt å betale for tradisjonelle kunstverk. Deres tid og innsats er verdifull. Jeg håper den som leser dette, enten fra utlandet eller innenlands, forstår hvorfor det er viktig å støtte lokale og tradisjonelle kunstformer. Noen av disse kan ta en uke å lage!

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 👍