Batik Painting Class in Singapore: Learn from a Local Artist

Apply hot wax to fabric and pull a finished batik from the dye bath

A two-hour batik painting class in Singapore taught by a local artist covers the ancient wax-resist technique from start to finish. You work with traditional tools to create an authentic piece on fabric, take home your completed work, and can ask the artist about Singapore's art scene. Children from age 9 are welcome. All materials and instruction are included.

The experience

Batik starts with hot wax. A local artist walks you through the traditional method: you apply wax to fabric using a special tool, then dip the piece into dye. Where the wax sits, the fabric stays light. Where it cracks, the dye seeps in and creates the characteristic veining that makes batik unmistakable. Two hours is enough to learn the basics and finish a piece you can carry away.

The class runs in a safe, accessible space with all materials on hand: fabric, wax, dyes, tools. No experience needed. The instructions are straightforward. Between the technical steps, you can ask the artist about the art scene in Singapore, what draws them to batik, how the tradition fits into the city's creative life. Two sessions run every day except Sunday, so you can fit the class into a morning or an afternoon.

What’s included

• Two-hour instruction from a local artist.
• all materials including fabric, wax, dyes and traditional tools.
• your completed batik piece to take home.
• access to ask the artist about Singapore's art scene and batik practice.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday and SaturdayDepartures at 10:00 and 14:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (21 and older) · Youth (12 to 20 years) · Child (9 to 11 years) · Under 9: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by KAMAL ARTS (Singapore)

Is this one for you?Two hours leaves the rest of your day open for other activities, so you can fit this class into a morning or afternoon without losing a full day to one experience. The fixed schedule runs twice daily except Sunday, so you can book the time slot that works with the rest of your itinerary.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 20 years); Child (9 to 11 years). Children under 9 can't be included in the booking.

Can I really finish a batik painting in just two hours?

Yes. The class teaches the core technique (applying wax and dyeing the fabric), and you complete one finished piece during the session. It is a working introduction to the method, not a rushed overview.

Do I need to bring anything, or is everything supplied?

Everything is supplied. All materials (fabric, wax, dyes, brushes and tools) are included, so you arrive ready to start and leave with your finished work.

How do I get to the class, and is there parking?

Public transportation options are available nearby. The venue is wheelchair accessible, and all areas and surfaces are accessible as well.

Can I ask the artist about batik and Singapore's art world?

Yes. The class includes time to ask the local artist questions about the art form, their practice, and the creative scene in Singapore.