Indonesia · BATIK AND CRAFT WORKSHOPS
A shortlist rather than a catalogue: 6 batik & craft workshops that hold up on price, with the traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit to each.
Create your own batik artwork at a family-run studio near Ubud, with patient guidance, refreshments, and a handmade souvenir for $29.
“Beautiful authentic class. Teacher spoke very good English and was very helpful and friendly. I had a lovely time and got to take home my creation.”
Learn traditional batik near Prambanan, enjoy local snacks, visit nearby temples, and take home your own handmade art for $19.50.
“This was the perfect activity after Prambanan as it is barely 10 minutes from there ! We were two couples and my friend really wanted to experience the whole batik making process as she’s abit of an artist herself . Upon arrival we were greetRead more”
Explore Borobudur’s pottery, batik, tofu, and village traditions with local guides in a hands-on private tour near the temple.
“We highly recommend this tour, which will let you discover the outskirts of Borobudur which hide various little villages each with their very own tradition: batik, pottery, artisanal tofu and artisanal rice snacks. You will also be able to get your hands dirty in various workshoRead more”
Learn Java batik, visit Monas and Istiqlal Mosque, enjoy lunch, and return with a handmade souvenir on this private Jakarta tour.
“This was a wonderful tour in every way. Alie is a very good and conscientious driver(this is the second time he has driven me on a tour, and this second time just confirms my first impression!) and August After July was a very good tour guide. HRead more”
Learn Malang batik in a local artisan home, from drawing and waxing to organic dyeing, with pickup, a private class, and a handmade souvenir.
“We arranged our tour last minute, the night before. The hosts were really accommodating, picking us up later than usual at our request. Nothing was too much trouble.”
Shape 2kg of clay with Balinese artisans in a small Ubud area pottery class, making hand-built and wheel-thrown pieces to take home.
“for friends who are on vacation in Bali, ceramics class can be an option, I have tried it. for those who have never heard, ceramics are handmade works of art made using clay as the basic material. The materials and their ratios vary dependinRead more”
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