4 days, 12 batikworkshops and a small batik exhibition
In the Easter weekend, 3 to 6 April 2026, I promoted Batik for 4 full days at the Pasar Malam Istimewa held in Ahoy Rotterdam. This Pasar is the biggest we have in the Netherlands and with their extensive cultural programming it is becoming one of the more interesting ones.
Last year I joined one day to give batikworkshops. Apparently the organization was contacted so much about it, that they invited me again, but now for all the days including an extra big stand to create an exhibition as well.
In 4 days I gave 12 batikworkshops, from 3 till 6 April 2026, with the great help of Koen and Gwen who guided everyone through the process of making batik, next to waiting in line for jummy food! About 160 small batiks were made, almost all made batik for the first time.
Next to the workshops, I made an exhibition with batiks by Mbak Eka, Ibu Nurul, Ibu Ramini, Ibu Siti & Mak Sium and photographs of the making process I made in 2022 & 2023.
Thank you Pasar Budaya & Indo’s be like for giving Batik a stage, thank you Carla & Maxime!
