Batik Class in Bali

Well if you are vacationing in Bali, there are a lot of fun things that you could have done there. You could go to the beaches, trekking, and many other fun things. However, if you want to be in the more creative side you could come and join to Bali Batik Class. There, you can learn about the history of Balinese batik, kind of Balinese Batik, and you definitely could learn how to make Batik Bali. 

The Batik industry in Bali has began in 1970. Principally, the methods that are used in Balinese batik clothes is using manual or traditional weaving tools. Usually, the native of Balinese people wear batik for numerous  processes of traditional ceremonies and religious rituals that commonly be held in Bali. This also could help encourage the Batik industry in Bali to be developed rapidly. The uniqueness of Batik Bali is from the various motifs that are the combination of Balinese culture and cultures outside from Bali island such as Papua, java, and Pekalongan.  Furthermore, through Batik Class you can learn all about them and ask your teacher regarding Bali Batik that you want to know. 

There are some Balinese motifs that are well known among the natives of Bali Island and other people. Those Balinese motifs are including Batik Bali Penari, Batik Bali Singa Barong, Batik Bali Buketan, Batik Bali Pisang and many other motifs. When you are enrolling yourself to Bali Batik Class you will be able to make one of those motifs on your own. 

Additionally, here is some simple steps of how to make a batik that hopefully could spark your interest in making them on your own. Firstly, you need to draw your motifs on the  fabric, or you could pick the pre-made patterns of your choice instead of drawing it on your own. And then, draw wax over your patterns to part the colours before you start dyeing them. After that stamp your fabric with your preferred design.  And then, choose colours from the natural dyes colours palette. Next, paint on your design. And then, you need to dry your painting for about one hour. After it dried, you need to soak it to the cold water to bring out the colour, and then soak it in warm water to remove the excess wax, and soak it with cool water for one more time to lock the colour and then your batik is done. What do you think? Interesting isn’t it? Well, you should try and join the Batik Class and explore your creative side.