Yogyakarta Contemporary Batik Workshop at Pagtitina Gamit ang Likas na Materyales

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. 💕

Ang makilala sina Belinda at Bu Herina ay isang napakagandang karanasan dahil ipinapaliwanag at itinuturo nila sa iyo ang proseso ng paggawa ng batik nang detalyado. Ang buong karanasan ay napakasaya at dapat subukan ng lahat.

Nagustuhan ko na kasama namin kayo sa buong karanasan at binibigyang-pansin niyo kami nang husto. Isinasagawa ito sa isang bahay, at tinitiyak niyo na maisagawa namin ito nang ligtas at walang limitasyon sa oras. Parang isang maliit na hardin ang espasyo kung saan nagtitina. Maraming bulaklak at dahon ang nakita namin dahil sa iba't ibang halaman na itinanim sa iba't ibang bahagi ng bahay. Ipinakilala niyo rin sa amin ang mga halaman na ginagamit bilang natural na pangkulay at itinatanim niyo rin ito. Ito ang pangalawang karanasan ko sa batik, at natutuwa ako na nalaman ko na iba-iba ang estilo at kagamitan ng batik sa bawat rehiyon.

Isang tunay na espesyal na karanasan! Ginugol ko ang pinakamagandang hapon kasama si Belinda at ang kanyang ina. Ang mga direksyon sa paghahanap ng bahay ay malinaw at ang karanasan sa paggawa ng batik ay kalmado at halos nakakapagpatahimik. Para sa mga mahilig sa halaman, ang hardin sa bahay ay talagang kahanga-hanga at nasiyahan akong tingnan ang lahat ng halaman sa mga pagitan ng pagpapatuyo. Hindi ako mahilig sa sining, ngunit ang malinaw at pasensyosong mga tagubilin ni Belinda ay nangangahulugang ang aking huling produkto ay naging mas mahusay kaysa sa inaasahan. Bilang bonus, isa siyang mahusay na photographer at ipinapadala niya sa iyo ang mga de-kalidad na larawan ng iyong karanasan kinabukasan. Napakasaya ko na ginawa ko ito!

Napakabait ni Belinda at ng kanyang pamilya. Ipinaliwanag niya ang proseso ng pagpipinta ng Batik at kung gaano ito katagal gawin. Pinapahalagahan nito ang mga tradisyonal na sining at tiyak na nagbibigay-katwiran kung bakit sulit bayaran ang mga tradisyonal na likhang sining. Mahalaga ang kanilang oras at pagsisikap. Sana maintindihan ng sinumang makabasa nito, mula sa ibang bansa man o sa loob ng bansa, kung bakit mahalagang suportahan ang lokal at tradisyonal na sining. Ang ilan sa mga ito ay maaaring tumagal ng isang linggo para gawin!

Ito ang pinakamagandang karanasan sa aming paglalakbay sa Java. Masayang oras kasama ang pamilya. Ang bahagi ng paglalagay ng wax ay hindi madali ngunit kinaya naman ng lahat at ang resulta ay napaka-personal. Dapat mong i-book ang buong karanasan upang magkaroon ng canvas na handa nang gamitin na may kulay at inalis na wax. At huwag magsuot ng puti 😉.

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 👍