Batik Class Bali – Traditional Batik Making Experience

Discover Indonesian batik through a hands-on class in Bali. Learn the basic wax-resist process with guidance, create your own 30 × 30 cm cotton batik, enjoy lunch, and travel comfortably with private hotel or villa transfer included.

Beginner-friendly · Private transport · Batik materials included · Lunch included · Finished batik to take home

This Batik Class Bali experience is designed for travellers who want to do more than simply see finished textiles. During the workshop in Tohpati, you take part in the making process yourself: learning about the materials, applying wax with a canting, adding colour, removing the wax and finishing your own piece.

Batik is an Indonesian wax-resist textile tradition. Rather than presenting it as exclusively Balinese, this experience gives visitors in Bali an accessible introduction to the wider Indonesian batik tradition through practical participation.

• Introduction to batik materials and traditional tools
• Work with a 30 × 30 cm cotton fabric
• Apply hot wax using a canting
• Optional paraffin brushing as part of the design process
• Dip-dye the fabric in one colour
• Remove the wax and complete the finishing process
• Take your finished batik home
• Receive a certificate of completion

Approximate duration: 6 hours

08:30 — Pickup from your hotel or villa

10:00–11:30 — Hands-on Batik Class in Tohpati

12:00–13:00 — Lunch at a local restaurant

13:30–14:00 — Return transfer to your hotel or villa

Pickup timing may be adjusted according to your accommodation location and traffic conditions.

• Private air-conditioned vehicle
• Driver as guide
• Fuel and parking
• Batik class and required materials
• 30 × 30 cm cotton fabric
• Mineral water or tea during the workshop
• Lunch
• Certificate of completion

Not included: tips and personal expenses.

No previous batik-making or drawing experience is required. The workshop is suitable for first-time participants who want a practical cultural activity rather than a passive sightseeing stop. It can be a good fit for couples, families, friends and solo travellers.

Because the activity involves hot wax and workshop tools, families travelling with younger children should confirm suitability when booking so the experience can be arranged appropriately.

Standard pickup is available from Denpasar, Kuta, Seminyak, Legian, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran and nearby areas. An extended pickup surcharge of IDR 150,000 per vehicle applies for Uluwatu, Canggu or Tanah Lot. An international guest adjustment of IDR 150,000 per international guest applies separately. If a USD equivalent is displayed or quoted during booking, it is calculated from these IDR source values using the current Bali Creative Classes booking exchange rate. Other locations can be confirmed before booking.

Do I need experience to join a batik class?

No. The class is designed to introduce beginners to the basic batik-making process with guidance during each stage.

Where does the batik workshop take place?

The hands-on workshop takes place in Tohpati, Bali. Private transfer from supported pickup areas is included in the experience.

What will I make?

You will work on a 30 × 30 cm cotton fabric and participate in wax application, colouring, wax removal and finishing. The completed batik is yours to take home.

How long is the experience?

The complete experience is approximately six hours including transfers, the workshop and lunch. The hands-on batik session is scheduled for approximately 90 minutes.

Is lunch included?

Yes. Lunch is included after the workshop.

Can families join?

Families can request the experience. If travelling with young children, tell us their ages before booking so suitability can be confirmed because the process uses hot wax and workshop tools.

How do I reserve the class?

Use the dedicated booking page to select your preferred date, group size and pickup information before sending your booking request.

A batik workshop combines learning, making and a tangible souvenir created by you. Reserve your preferred date and let us know your group size and pickup location.