Learn how to draw and paint your batik artwork in one of the city's largest batik and handicrafts center. Held at the heart of KL, the local expert believes in preserving Malaysia's distinctive heritage and cultural identity through handicrafts like batik. Join a batik workshop to understand the history of batik, how canting is done, and unleash your creativity with batik painting.
Learn to Draw and Paint Batik at the Heart of KL
You will join a batik workshop to see some batik demonstration, learn and understand the history of batik, how canting is done. A tjanting (also known as Batik canting knife pen) is then used to draw designs onto the material, which is usually either cotton or silk.
All equipment and materials are supplied. Just bring yourself and your creativity! Each guest must arrange their own transportation to and from the shop. We are centrally located with excellent public transport links close by.
Expect a casual day, we will be using artist textile dyes, inks and wax, so please dress accordingly. Aprons will be provided.
Minimum age is 5 years. Adult pricing applies to all travellers. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Jalan Inai, Imbi, Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
How to get there1) Use Grab by selection destination to the Batik centre 2) Nearest MRT station is Tun Razak Exchange (TRX). After exit from Entrance B, turn right and walk toward Jalan Delima for 200m until the second junction with Jalan Inai. Turn left into Jalan Inai and walk about 150m to reach Batik centre on the right.
Farah A. I.
professional, fun environment , cool experience with friends
Adeline
My first batik from drawing, canting to painting, with the guidance of the artist in this art centre. You can draw it on your own, or get the templates from them. No arts skills required and easy!
Annabella
So fun. I am ready to paint again and again.