Interactive Batik Workshop and Lessons in Sri Lanka

Hands-on Batik Experience, which is a very engaging and interactive step-by-step session covering all the aspects of creating a Batik Cloth. You will get to create your own design and take it as a souvenir. You will work with traditional tools and will get the opportunity to witness how the batik instructor who also is a batik creator works on a day to day basis. Given that the group size is small you will get an opportunity to ask questions. The instructor will personally guide each participant where they would require help. This activity will be accompanied by a wholesome Sri Lankan meal specially prepared using seasonal veggies.

Itinerary

This unique Batik workshop will be conducted in a very interactive and engaging manner. It will give you a deep understanding of Traditional Wax Batik & Batik painting technology. The end-to-end process of picking a fabric drawing and finally completing the waxwork will be covered, with the attendees getting an opportunity to try out all the relevant steps on their own under the watchful guidance of our instructor.

· Fabric Selecting
· Wax mixtures and Waxing techniques
· Tools: - Funnel / Tjanting / Henry tool
· Wax spraying
· Stamping
· Cracking
· Brush arts
· Wax designing
· Dyes & applications
· Dye mixtures & techniques: - Naphthol Dyes / Vat dyes / Reactive dyes
· Wax burning & Wax boiling (De waxing)

What to Expect

Hands On Experience:
You will get to create your own Batik Cloth under the watchful guidance of the Batik Expert

Traditional Setting:
Our Workshop is conducted by a very experienced couple. They have been in the industry for many decades. Their home studio is nice and cozy and has all the traditional equipment

Tea and Lunch:
A refreshing herbal tea and a traditional Sri Lankan Rice and Curry prepared using local vegetables will be served





Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 09:00 AM
Duration: 6 Hours
Start location: Thalapiyannawa Road, Thalapiyannawa Rd, Ampitiya, Sri Lanka

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Lunch - A traditional Sri Lankan lunch comprising of rice and curry made with seasonal veggies
• All tools and equipment needed for the Batik workshop
• Cloth and other material that will needed for the program
• All Fees and Taxes

Not Included

• Private transportation

Facilities