Jogja Batik Course

Discover the art of batik making, a craft so important in Indonesian culture that it has been listed as one of UNESCO’s ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity’. Set off on this half day specialist tour from Yogyakarta, leaving at 09:00 or 13:00. (Note: Lunch will be served at a local restaurant either before or after the class.)

Enter a traditional batik factory for an introduction to this famous craft. Take a walk around the facilities, seeing skilled craftsmen using ancient techniques to make these coveted fabrics. Watch as detailed patterns are carefully drawn or stamped in wax and learn about the symbolism of particular designs and colours. See the creation of dyes, made from natural ingredients that are carefully blended and boiled together.

Then start from scratch to create a unique, personalised batik. Under the guidance of a skilled artist, create a new design and apply wax using traditional tools. Help to mix the dye then carefully dip the fabrics to create vibrant coloured clothes with white patterns later revealed from under the wax.

This special, handmade creation will then be left at the workshop and will be delivered to the hotel once the fabric has dried. Say farewell to the local artisans and transfer back to the hotel, armed with a new knowledge and appreciation for Javanese crafts and culture. (L)

Inclusions:

🥘 Lunch

Notes:

- Our rates are net and quoted in American dollars (USD), however some services (like transportation, guide fees, entrance fees,
some activities, meals, air tickets and train tickets and sometimes accommodations) are based on local prices in Indonesian
Rupiah in (IDR). In the case of a major change in the exchange rate (5% or more) between the Indonesian Rupiah and the
American dollar (USD), we reserve the right to correct our quotes to align our rates and revise the value of the American dollar
(USD).
- All rates are based on the current gasoline price. Should the gasoline price increase by more than 10% we would readjust
transfer rates with a 30 days prior notice
- Children aged between 2 and 12 years at the time of travel will receive a 20% discount off the Adult Price.
- All language guides other than English subject to availability during high season July until September.
- During the important religious festival of Idul Fitri, which falls on 23-May-20 until 24-May-20, intense travel across the country, especially in Java, has to be expected with the consequence of long traffic jams. Overland travel is not advised during the two weeks from 16-May-20 to 31-May-20. Service availability during that time may be limited, tour guides may be travelling home, and restaurants may be closed.

Pick up and drop off timings from alternate destinations:
- Pick up from Yogyakarta 08:00 Or 11:00
- Pick up from Borobudur 08:00 Or 10:00 (extra charge may applied)
- Pick up from Losari 08:00 (extra charge may applied)