Batik Block Printing Workshop
Group Size
Individual participants or small groups (1–8 participants)
What You’ll Create
1 handmade batik block printed cotton shawl (175x50cm) created using traditional wax-resist printing techniques.
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
Discover the decorative craft of batik block printing, where carved wooden blocks and wax resist are used to create repeating patterns on fabric.
In this hands-on workshop at GIGIPAYNE Studio in Bangkok, you will learn how to apply melted wax using batik blocks and print decorative motifs onto cotton fabric before dyeing. The process combines pattern design, traditional craftsmanship, and creative experimentation.
This workshop is ideal for anyone interested in textile design, traditional craft techniques, or handmade fabric art. By the end of the session, you will create your own patterned textile piece while learning the fundamentals of batik block printing.
Techniques & Materials
Participants will practice the essential steps used in batik block printing.
You will learn how to:
Prepare fabric for wax printing
Use carved wooden batik blocks to stamp patterns
Apply melted wax to create resist designs
Arrange repeating motifs across fabric
Dye the textile and reveal the final pattern
All materials are provided, including:
Cotton fabric for printing
Carved wooden batik blocks
Wax resist materials and tools
Textile dyes and dyeing equipment
Throughout the workshop you will experiment with pattern placement and color combinations.
Your Creative Project
During the workshop you will create a batik block printed textile piece.
Participants will:
Select a block design
Apply wax patterns using batik blocks
Dye the fabric to reveal the printed design
You will leave with a handmade cotton scarf (180 × 50 cm) featuring your own batik block printed pattern.
Reviews
Holly L
On a recent trip to visit my sister in Bangkok, we spent two days with Gigi - one day for eco printing and one for batik. She is incredibly knowledgable, personable, and fun. I learned so much and just scratched the smallest surface of what Gigi knows. She is an expert who approaches her art with scientific precision, which means she sent me home with beautiful works of art. She loves what she does, and it shows. I am so happy my sister and I shared our time together in Gigi's studio. I will go back.
