Indonesia · BATIK & CRAFT WORKSHOPS
The 13 best batik & craft workshops you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Learn batik in Yogyakarta with a patient English-speaking guru, create your own wax-resist design, and take home a finished souvenir.
“So much fun!! Loved the experience, the templates and the atmosphere. The batik clothing shop attached had beautiful pieces, so definitely have a look around!”
Ubud batik painting class in Keliki. A 3-hour wax-resist workshop with English instruction, snacks, and a finished cloth to take home.
“Beautiful Authentic Expierence making Batik at Five Arts Studio”
Create your own Balinese batik in a calm Ubud studio using hot wax and organic dyes, with snacks and coffee in 3 hours for $23.
“My Batik ideas so lovely and welcoming, he took the extra time to allow me to finish my painting too. I recommend this small, family owned business.”
Relaxed Ubud batik workshop at Five Arts Studio. Learn hot-wax designs and dye, choose your style, and take home a one-of-a-kind piece.
“Although I was the only student in the class that day, my instructor was helpful and knowledgeable. I got one on one instruction on how to create batik, which was fun. Probably would have been more fun with additional students, but overall a good experience. It was so much harder than I thought it would be, but I am really pleased with what I produced.”
Learn full batik wax-and-dye technique near Prambanan in Yogyakarta, with snacks and coffee, and take home your own souvenir.
“Wonderful afternoon learning the art of batik in a beautiful space with a knowledgeable guide who documents your whole process. The tour also includes a visit to a nearby temple and snacks. This business supports the local woman by Read more”
Make your own batik in Yogyakarta. Learn wax-resist painting with an English instructor, keep your cloth, small group, about 5 hours.
“We came to the workshop with our 17 year old daughter. It was a wonderful experience for the whole family. We enjoyed the work, learned about the process, had a lot of fun and even the products came out nice. The staff was very nice and patient. Stongly recommended!”
Make your own batik in Yogyakarta, guided by long-time artisans, with a museum stop and a take-home cotton piece.
“The end result was pretty cool and I wasn't rushed at any time, even though I took a while with each part of the process. They missed explaining me that if you don't put enough wax, it doesn't go through to the other side, so I spent a long time doing fine lines that weren't gonna work for the colouring step. An elder lady that was really quick helped me with fixing it but I wish someone had told me. They then missed telling me that they were gonna boil the cloth and wax was gonna disappear leaving white lines behind (this might be obvious to some but it was…”
Private 8-hour Lombok tour: Tetebatu waterfall, rice fields, Monkey Forest and Sukarara weaving, with pickup and tickets included for $39.
“Danker was a great guide; he collected us promptly, was very professional, gave us good information along the way and was very funny. We got to see the traditional village of Sukarara where women weave beautiful fabrics by hand, then the waterfalls of Tetebatu and a nice rice field walk. In the end we also saw the elusive black monkeys high up in the trees. It was a great day out”
Make batik from wax to color in a 3-hour workshop near Prambanan and Sojiwan Temple. $20, guided by a master, take home today.
“Overall it was a lovely experience, highly recommended. The instructors were very welcoming and warm. They provided delicious snacks and beverages. They took their time to explain the Batik process and were very patient with me. You can do your own design or use one of the Batik Master's beautiful templates; and you can use as many colours as you want.”
A 3-hour pottery class on the outskirts of Ubud in Gianyar, with handbuilding, wheel time, and optional painting, plus firing and glaze.
“Very helpfull and kind people! The really know their stuff! Had a great time doing this ceramic workshop.”
Hands-on batik, gamelan, and pottery with a Borobudur-area village tour, plus temple views and optional lunch.
“Amazing day! Our guide, Castol was very friendly and helpful. We felt very well looked after.”
Make pottery with Sasak artisans in a Lombok village, cook your meal, and ship your fired piece home. 2 hours, $21.
“C’était génial. Ils étaient adorables et m’ont fait visiter leur village. Dégustation de mangues en bonus. C’était merveilleux”
Pottery making in Borobudur, Java. Learn clay molding with local artisans, enjoy rice-field views, and take home a handmade souvenir.
“It was a very enjoyable experience! The craftman ensured that the work came out a success while getting you involved in the entire process, so that you could call the work your own. My wife especially, had a lot of fun!”
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