Batik Painting Class in Ubud: Learn Traditional Wax-Resist Dyeing
Three hours making batik the way Indonesian artisans have for centuries
A three-hour batik painting class in Ubud where you learn wax-resist dyeing techniques from a master artist and create your own finished piece. Five Art Studio, located in Keliki, supplies all materials and walks you through each stage of the process in a casual studio setting. The class welcomes beginners and experienced artists alike, with instruction available in English or Malay.
What’s included
- All materials for batik making: fabric, wax, dyes and tools.
- mineral water.
- snacks.
- coffee and tea.
- instruction from a master artist in English or Malay.
Times
- Every day 09:00 13:00
Before you book
Operated by Five Art Studio
Prices and times updated 3 days ago
Traveler reviews
The experience
You'll work through the entire batik process yourself under the artist's guidance. The studio supplies the wax, dyes, fabric and tools. You apply the hot wax to create a resist pattern, then dye the cloth and remove the wax to reveal your design. The master artist demonstrates each step and answers questions as you work, so the learning happens by doing rather than watching a demonstration. Mineral water, snacks, coffee and tea are included, and the pace stays relaxed enough that you're not rushing through the stages.
The class runs in a family home compound in Keliki, which sits in the cultural heart of Ubud. This setting means the studio feels like a working artist's space rather than a tourist classroom: the artist who teaches you works there regularly, and you're learning in an environment where batik is actually made. Children from age six can join, and the class structure accommodates both people with art experience and complete beginners.
Is this one for you?The class runs for three hours in a studio setting where you're standing and working with hot wax and dye, so it's not a sitting experience. Wear clothes you don't mind getting dye on, and come ready to be hands-on from start to finish. If you want to learn by doing rather than watching a demonstration, and you're comfortable with the pace of a small group class, this suits you.
Compare the 3 alternatives
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Malay.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 10 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.
What exactly do I make during the batik painting class?
You create your own batik piece by applying hot wax to fabric in a pattern of your choice, then dyeing the cloth and removing the wax to reveal the finished design. The entire process (from wax application through dyeing to the final reveal) happens during the three-hour session, and you leave with a completed artwork you've made yourself.
Do I need any art experience to take this class?
No. The batik painting class welcomes complete beginners as well as people with art experience. The master artist guides you through each stage, so the learning happens as you work, and there's no expectation that you've done this before.
What's included in the three-hour class?
Five Art Studio supplies all materials (fabric, wax, dyes and tools), so you arrive ready to start. The class also includes mineral water, snacks, and coffee or tea. You pay nothing extra for the materials or refreshments.
Where exactly is the studio, and how do I get there?
Five Art Studio is located in Keliki, in the cultural heart of Ubud. Public transportation options are available nearby, so you can reach the studio by local bus or ride-share if you don't have your own transport.
Batik Painting Class in Ubud: Learn Traditional Wax-Resist Dyeing
3h · EN +1
from US$ 20.30 per person
Next, you choose your date and number of travelers and see the final price.