Batik Painting Workshop – All About Peranakan Batik

Batik Painting Workshop – All About Peranakan Batik

An immersive cultural workshop that explores the rich tapestry of Peranakan identity through the art of batik painting. Participants will discover how batik—long associated with the Malay world—was adopted, adapted, and elevated by the Peranakan Chinese community into an art form reflecting both heritage and hybridity.

Participants will learn about Peranakan batiks from Pekalongan, renowned in the 19th and early 20th centuries for its exquisitely hand-drawn batiks tailored specifically to the tastes of wealthy Nyonyas. This hands-on workshop is more than an art session; it is a journey through motifs, meanings, and material culture. 

What’s included:

🎤 Introduction to Batik Painting

Begin your experience with an insightful cultural talk that unveils the unique lifestyle, social practices, and rich material culture of Singapore’s Peranakan Chinese community. The session takes you through centuries-old traditions born off a seamless blend of Chinese, Malay, and European influences, and the

👡 Nyony Kebaya and Batik Dressup for Selfies (Indoor & Outdoor)

Don the elegant sarong kebaya and step into the shoes (quite literally) of the Nyonya.

🎨 Hands-On Batik Painting Session 
Learn batik painting techniques and apply the learned techniques with batik tools to create your very own beadartwork under the guidance of a masterbeader. 

🫖 Traditional Nyonya Kuehs and Tea Experience
Midway through the workshop, enjoy a break with traditional Nyonya kuehs and tea, offering a sensory connection to layered flavours of Peranakan.