Experience has been Added To CartBatik Making Workshop
25 Reviews
Accra, Ghana$40 per guest
The Breakdown
Duration
2 hours
Category
art
Insider Level
High
Activity Level
Medium
Good For
Families
Couples
Solo Travelers
Why you should do this
Grace Adovar has been practicing the Batik tradition of textile making for more than 30 years. She's served presidents and celebrities and is a celebrate female entrepreneur in Ghana. Join Grace and her team for a two hour workshop on batik fabric making where you'll learn the tradition and have the chance to make your very own fabric to take home.
What's included
- Batik Fabric Workshop
- Bottled Water
- Batik Dying Materials
Meet Your Curator
I have been making Batik fabrics for more than 30 years and have owned one of the most well respected textile shops in the city. I'm excited to share one of our most prized traditions while bringing out the artist and designer in you.
Why you should do this
Grace Adovar has been practicing the Batik tradition of textile making for more than 30 years. She's served presidents and celebrities and is a celebrate female entrepreneur in Ghana. Join Grace and her team for a two hour workshop on batik fabric making where you'll learn the tradition and have the chance to make your very own fabric to take home.
What's included
- Batik Fabric Workshop
- Bottled Water
- Batik Dying Materials
Meet Your Curator
I have been making Batik fabrics for more than 30 years and have owned one of the most well respected textile shops in the city. I'm excited to share one of our most prized traditions while bringing out the artist and designer in you.
A closer look at Batik Making Workshop
Here's What We'll Be Doing
- Meet Grace, the owner and operator of Gracia Fabrics and Design. She's your curator and has been making Batik in Ghana for more than 30 years.
- Batik (pronounced ba-teek) is an ancient handmade fabric art. During the batik process, hot batik wax is painted or stamped onto fabric, which is then dyed. After one or more dyeings, the batik wax is removed, revealing differently colored patterns and designs.
- After you've learned the technique, you'll get to work on your very own batik fabric. Your design will dry overnight and be delivered to your accommodation the very next day.
More Details on What's Included
activity
Get a hands on tutorial in how to make batik fabric every step of the way
drinks
1 Bottled Water
equipment
Cloth
What to bring
Clothes that you don't mind getting dye on
Reviews from people who’ve done this
25 Reviews
Elan
16 Mar, 2019
We had a great experience at the Batik Making Workshop. Ms. Grace's assistant Felicia supervised our experience. She was kind and very accommodating. In addition to myself, my husband (who is in a wheelchair), and my two younger daughters (9 and 5 YO) also participated. She was great and helped us all work through the process and create beautiful batiks. I highly recommend this experience for families and differently-abled people.
Additionally, Ms. Grace has a shop full of beautiful clothes; and will do custom clothing. She made a peplum shirt and jumpsuit for my daughters in two days. I happily left with a suitcase full of beautiful clothes from her shop.
Alvin
26 Mar, 2019
Really enjoyed this experience. We came here to learn about Batik making and ended up learning about history and way of life in Ghana. Ms Grace / team really welcomed us and spent a few hours after just talking to us. We really appreciated it.
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Anytime Cancellations and Refunds
In the event that the threat and spread of COVID-19 continues and interrupts your travel plans with us, you’ll be provided a full refund including all fees associated with booking your trip or experience.
LOCAL COMMUNICATION + INFORMATION
Tastemakers and our curators are tuned into local, regional, and national travel policies in Ghana. Our customer service team, our community manager in Ghana, and your curator will keep you updated if anything changes.Where we'll meet
You'll meet at Gracia Fabrics, a textile and clothing shop owned by your host "Auntie Grace"
Good to know
Cancellation Policy
Any experience can be cancelled and refunded within 24 hours of purchase. In the event that the threat and spread of COVID-19 continues and interrupts your travel plans with us, you’ll be provided a full refund including all fees associated with booking your trip or experience.
Communication + Support
Direct communication with your curator is encouraged and available in your dashboard. If you can’t reach your curator or have other issues contact the local community manager.
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