Malang Batik Class: Learn to Make Batik in a Local Workshop

Draw, wax and dye your own batik cloth using traditional Malang patterns.

A half-day batik class in Malang teaches you the full process of making this UNESCO-recognized textile art in a local artisan's workshop. You'll draw a traditional Malang pattern, apply wax with a hand tool called a canting, and dye the fabric using organic ingredients. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with a guide who speaks English and all materials needed to complete your piece.

The experience

The class walks you through batik from the start. You begin by drawing a pattern onto plain fabric. The designs are rooted in Malang's own artistic tradition, not generic templates. Then comes the waxing: you'll use a canting, the traditional tool, to apply hot wax by hand over your drawn lines. The wax acts as a resist, protecting those areas from the dye that comes next. The final step is dyeing the fabric in organic dyes made from natural ingredients, which give batik its characteristic earthy colors. By the end of the session, you walk away with a finished cloth you made yourself.

The workshop sits in a local artisan's home, so you're learning in the same space where batik makers work daily. Your guide speaks English and can answer questions as you move through each step. The women artisans who run the workshop are there too: they've turned batik-making into a creative practice that lets them work from home. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the class provides all the materials and tools you need. You bring only yourself.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• English-speaking guide.
• all batik materials and tools.
• bottled water.
• instruction through all three stages of batik-making.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

AgesAdult (17 to 55 years) · Under 17: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 21 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendly

Operated by OURTRIP1st Bromo Ijen Tour Operator

Is this one for you?The five-hour timeframe fits a morning or afternoon slot in your Malang itinerary without eating a full day. Bring an interest in hands-on learning and patience for the waxing stage, which requires a steady hand but no prior skill.

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Top questions

What exactly do I make during the batik class?

You create one finished batik cloth from start to finish. You draw the pattern, apply wax to protect certain areas, then dye the whole piece in organic color. The fabric is yours to take home when the class ends.

Do I need any experience with art or textiles to join?

No. The class teaches batik from the beginning, starting with how to draw the pattern. It's designed for people trying batik for the first time, and the guide walks you through each stage.

How long does the class actually take?

The class runs for five hours total, including hotel pickup and drop-off. That gives you time to work through all three stages (drawing, waxing and dyeing) without rushing.

Is the guide fluent in English?

Yes, your guide speaks English throughout the class, so you can ask questions and understand the techniques as you work.

What's included in the price, and what isn't?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, the guide, all materials and tools, and bottled water are included. Food and drinks beyond the water are not part of the class.