Batik Class in Bali

Holiday season is approaching so fast, then have you planned your holiday yet? In case you have not, and still confused to choose the perfect place for your holiday, you should consider Bali as your destination. As we all know that there are a lot of fun things to do such as exploring the beaches, mountains, and any other natural beauty that exist there. However, if you want to do something more out of the box, you could try to join Bali Batik Class. Besides having fun, you will also be able to learn all about the infamous Batik Bali. 

Initially, Batik industry in Bali has started in 1970. Generally, the techniques that are used in producing Balinese batik is using manual or conventional weaving tools. Commonly, the indigenous Balinese people wear batik for plentiful procedures of traditional ceremonies and religious rituals that are commonly took place in Bali. This also could help encourage the Batik industry in Bali to be advanced swiftly. 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. Moreover, through the Batik Class that you follow you could ask everything about Balinese batik that you want to know, and your tutor will give you the most satisfying answer for you. 

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 are some steps of how to make a batik that hopefully could give you an insight of how to do them in your Batik Class. 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. And now you could bring your very own Balinese batik home as a souvenir after you complete your Batik Class.