Discover the art of batik using natural beeswax and hand-carved woodblocks in this immersive weekend workshop.
You’ll dive deep into traditional techniques and tools from global batik practices—learning to create both single- and multi-layer designs using Indonesian tjanting tools, brushes, metal stamps, and wooden blocks. Explore immersion dye baths and hand-painted applications while building your skills and confidence.
By the end of class, you’ll take home up to 2 yards of your own handmade batik fabric—each piece uniquely designed and crafted by you. Please note that wax removal from the fabric will be verbally taught but not completed in class. A handout and video support will be available, but students will do wax removal in their own time and spaces.
Jessica Kaufman is the owner and founder of Asheville, North Carolina’s WAXON Batik & Dye Studio. With a Master’s in Crafts Education and a Bachelor’s in Theatre Arts Education, Jessica brings a unique mix of creativity, expertise, and energy to her classes. She teaches knitting, ice dyeing, tie dyeing, batik, and Shibori both in-person and online, and her classes are known for being engaging, well-paced, and packed with invaluable insights.
$165-$200
Additional Supply Fee: $50 should be paid to the instructor at the beginning of the class. Your supply fee will cover all beeswax, dye, soda ash, practice fabric, use of tools & equipment used during the class.
Scholarship Available: No.
Level: Open to all levels.
Minimum Number of Students: 11 by February 21, 2026
Maximum Number of Students: 16
Required Supplies:
- The largest silicone baking mat you can purchase (this will be your table cover for the wax portion).
- 1-2 yards of pre-washed woven 100% cotton muslin or kona (light to midweight).
- Note taking materials
- Comfy shoes for standing, apron, and gloves,
Class Schedule: The class will be in person at the SEFAA Center beginning on Friday, March 13, 2026 and ending March 15, 2026. Class will meet on Friday, from 5-7 pm, Saturday, 3-7 pm, and Sunday 1-7 pm.