Learn the traditional wax-resist craft of authentic Indonesian batik over a one- or two-day workshop, led by special guest instructors

Date

June 21 – June 22 (one-day or two-day)

10am – 4pm PDT

Location

Fibershed Learning Center

14000 Point Reyes

Petaluma Road Point Reyes Station, CA 94956

About the Class

Join internationally recognized batik artists of Brahma Tirta Sari at the Fibershed Learning Center for a rare two-day workshop exploring the wax resist technique of batik.

Participants will explore how batik is not only a technique, but an intangible creative process rooted in ancestral knowledge. This program is presented by Babaran Segaragunung Culture House, a cultural organization based in Indonesia, dedicated to nurturing creative growth through traditional wisdom and artistic practice.

In this immersive workshop, participants will engage with the philosophies, methods, and technical practices of batik as it has been taught in residencies across Indonesia, Australia, Africa, and North America.

While batik serves as the medium, this experience invites attendees of all disciplines, including artists, educators, designers, students, cultural practitioners, and anyone curious about traditional knowledge, creative process, or ecological and cultural sustainability. Reconnect with inner sensibility, creative embodiment, and ecological awareness through the culturally rooted process of Batik.

This is a condensed version of Babaran Segaragunung’s long-standing residency program, offered in a flexible format. For an in-depth learning experience, register for both days. Attendees are also welcome to join for just the first day.

No batik experience is necessary.

Workshop Schedule

Day One: Introduction to Batik and Technique

Learn the foundations of batik using wax-resist dyeing with natural dyes, exploring traditional motifs and design elements. This day introduces participants to the material, tools, and basic philosophy that guide this artistic tradition.

Day Two: Intangible Knowledge and Creative Process

Dive deeper into the cultural and philosophical underpinnings of batik. Experience creative practices that involve movement, inner reflection, and symbolic design—drawing from the ancient Javanese worldview of Tribawana (the three realms of self, nature, and source of creativity).

Participants must bring:

• Wear clothing that can get stained
• Lap cloth (drips and spills)
• Any personal snacks, lunch, and beverages. Coffee and tea will be provided.
• A notebook and pen for note taking is encouraged.
• Drawing book and pencils (3B) in case you want to start to draw or prepare your personal symbol design.
• All other materials will be provided.

Maximum 16 students.

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