Batik Workshop in Bangkok
Draw with hot wax, paint your own imaginary accessory, be proud of the result. Traditional Southeast Asian technique, taught properly.
Batik is a wax-resist dyeing method — you draw a design onto cotton with melted wax, add color around it, and peel the wax away to reveal layered shapes and soft gradients. Learn one of the oldest textile techniques in Southeast Asia, or explore a new medium if you're already into art.
At GIGIPAYNE Studio in Bangkok, you sketch your motif, then work with a tjanting tool — a small copper-tipped pen that holds hot wax — to apply wax directly onto your cotton scarf. The design is entirely yours. The pace is yours too — each step is guided until the result is right. Once your wax lines cool, you brush on dye, building color and contrast by hand. Every mark on the cotton comes from you.
A focused, meditative session — a good way to spend a few hours away from the city noise. Book it as a session for two, or bring friends or family. You leave with a hand-dyed cotton scarf featuring your own batik artwork.
Your Creative Project
In this session you design and dye your own batik piece using wax-resist technique — a cotton scarf (175×50 cm) for adults or a small bandana (50×50 cm) for kids. Made start to finish by your hands.
Techniques & Materials
You will practice the essential steps used in batik.
You will learn how to:
• Plan a pattern for textile design
• Apply hot wax using tjanting tools and brushes
• Build resist areas that shape the final pattern
• Dye the fabric to create contrast and color
All materials are provided, including:
• Cotton scarf for dyeing
• Wax resist materials
• Tjanting tools and brushes
• Textile dyes and dyeing equipment
Duration
3 hours
Group Size
Individual participants or small groups
Location
GIGIPAYNE Studio, 1034/8-9 Rama IV Road, Sathorn, Bangkok 10120 — opposite to One Bangkok, near MRT Lumpini (Exit 1A).
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How to Book
Maryhanna Clodfelter
I attended Gigi's studio for the Eco-Print leaves scarves and the Batik scarf. This was such a great experience, and Gigi is so knowledgeable; her explanations of the processes were excellent. I highly recommend attending her sessions.
Stephanie Ho
I had a wonderful time at Gigipayne Studio. It’s a great space to learn something new, express creativity and relax. I did Batik for the first time and spent over 4 hours getting lost in the fun of it all. Will definitely return. Thanks for having me.
Nonlaphan Preugpaibul
I went there with my 5 year old daughter to do Batik workshop. We spent2 hours and my daughter loves it! Will come back. Thank you Khun Gigi and team ka.
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