Batik Art Workshop
Group Size
Individual participants or small groups (1–8 participants)
What You’ll Create
One cotton shawl (175×50 cm) or small bandana (50x50 cm) featuring your own batik textile design
Duration
~ 2–3 hours (Depending on skill level)
Language
English and Thai
What to Bring
Nothing — all materials and tools are provided
Format
At our Bangkok Studio.
Morning session 9:00 – 12:00
Afternoon session 13:00 – 16:00
Overview
Explore the art of batik wax-resist dyeing, where patterns are created by applying hot wax before adding color to fabric.
In this hands-on workshop at GIGIPAYNE Studio in Bangkok, you will design a simple motif, apply wax using traditional tools, and dye the fabric to reveal layered shapes and contrasts. The process is tactile, creative, and beginner-friendly.
This workshop is especially valuable for artists exploring textile as a new medium and designers interested in the basics of surface pattern creation. By the end of the session, you will understand how wax resist works and leave with a finished textile piece that reflects your own design.
Techniques & Materials
Participants will practice the essential steps used in batik.
You will learn how to:
Plan a simple 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
Remove wax to reveal the finished design
All materials are provided, including:
Cotton scarf for dyeing
Wax resist materials
Tjanting tools and brushes
Textile dyes and dyeing equipment
Throughout the workshop you will experiment with wax lines, shapes, and color combinations.
Your Creative Project
During the workshop you will create one batik cotton scarf using wax-resist dyeing techniques.
Participants will:
Design a simple pattern
Apply wax to form resist areas
Dye the fabric to add color
Remove the wax to reveal the final design
You will leave with a hand-dyed cotton scarf featuring your own batik pattern.
Reviews
Liz Mckell
We did two workshops with Gigi during our stay in Bangkok and had the best time. We visit Bangkok once a year and this was our first time doing something like this. We did the batik and eco printing workshops; Gigi is very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful and is also super creative. An experience to recommend for anyone keen to get hands on and do something creative, we’re already looking forward to next year!
Fatma Khalaf
Its best place ever.. if you want to learn art skills don’t miss it.. you will love the place and the owner
Leni Binder
I thoroughly enjoyed the Batik Workshop, Gigi is a wonderful teacher! Everything was 10/10, I can wholeheartedly recommend signing up for a class at Gigipayne Studio!
