Batik Lantern Making Workshop | Creative Experience in Bristol

Celebrate the Mid Autumn Festival with Batik Ying! Learn the cultural art of batik painting and lantern making in this hands-on workshop, as you enjoy a plate of delicious dumplings from Blow Water Cafe to fuel your creativity.

What is modern contemporary batik?

It's a brand-new kind of art which combines traditional Malaysian batik techniques with modern art. This fun and therapeutic workshop is suitable for anyone, even absolute beginners.

Through this 2-hour workshop, you will make your own batik lantern while learning about the making of traditional batik.

What to expect:

Hands-on workshop to create your own batik lantern.
Learn the history, techniques, and materials of batik canting.
Paint on pre-waxed modern batik lantern
Get tips and tricks from a batik artist
All tools and materials provided, suitable for beginners.
Expert guidance from a batik artist.
Enjoy a plate of dumplings from Blow Water Cafe.

Please note: Children aged 8+ can attend but must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult.

Age restrictions: 8+

Adult £42

Adult	£42

Available dates

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How to get there

Blowwater.Co, Birmingham, B14 7DB

Yuup extras

A plate of dumpling
All materials provided

Facilities

Family friendly

Changes happen, don't worry

How to change dates

Change of plans? You can easily rebook the next available slot up to 7 days before your experience.

How to get a refund

Can't make it? We understand things happen! You can cancel and get a full refund up to 7 days before your experience.

Please note that this refund policy does not apply to gift bookings. You may reschedule your gift if outside the time period stated above. However, all gifts are non-refundable and expire exactly 1 year after the date of purchase.

You'll be hosted by

Batik Ying

Ying is a Malaysian batik artist based in Birmingham. She learned her batik skills from traditional batik artisans from Malaysia and she creates contemporary textile artwork using traditional dyeing/ wax-resist techniques.

She hopes to introduce more people to this dying art with her contemporary take on the traditional art form!

Ying (She/Her)

This fun & unique Batik Workshop is hosted by Ying from Batik Ying. Ying is an Architect turned Batik artist from Malaysia. She learnt her batik skills from traditional artisan & craftsmen in Malaysia.

Batik is a traditional Javanese wax-resist dyeing technique used to create patterns and design on textiles. Traditionally batik is only for the royal families. In the modern days, batik is made into dresses and shirts for formal events.

Over the years, batik becomes a dying art form with less people interested in them. Batik however is a simple and unique art process with endless possibilities. With her contemporary take on traditional art form, she hopes to make batik more accessible and invite more people to discover the beauty of batik together.

Don’t worry if you’re completely new. Ying’s workshop is all about getting creative and having fun discovering the unique process of creating a beautiful batik art that reflects your story and personality.

Come along to experience this therapeutic, slow and satisfying art form with Ying. You won’t regret it!

Any questions?

Ask your question directly to Batik Ying.