How much does it cost to join your art residency programs?

desmond2024-09-06T10:50:42+00:00We recommend emailing us with your expectations and goals so we can discuss how best to tailor the residency to your needs as well as give more precise information about the pricing.

How is the residency different from the workshop?

desmond2024-09-06T10:14:07+00:00Our residency program is designed for individuals with specific projects in mind. While workshops typically last 3-7 days, residencies can range from just over a week to up to a year, depending on the goals of the residency. Artists might spend a week learning from Ismoyo and Nia, then use the studio facilities with flexible consultation sessions until their artwork is complete. Researchers or students may stay longer to delve deeper into the creative process of batik or explore additional programs offered by the Culture House. We recommend emailing us with your expectations and goals so we can discuss how best to tailor the residency to your needs.

How do you structure your art programs?

desmond2024-09-06T10:07:27+00:00Our art programs follow the Javanese concept of Ngèlmu Iku Kelakonè Kanti Laku, which directly translates to "learning by doing," and is structured around three modules: Laku (learning), Ngelmu (knowledge), and Kelakon (synthesis). For more details, please refer to the description of our art programs. We offer workshops for programs lasting 3-7 days and residencies for those extending beyond one week.

What is the recommended duration for joining your workshop?

desmond2024-09-06T10:07:08+00:00It depends on your objective. A three-day workshop is the minimum duration we recommend, as you will gain philosophical knowledge about batik and its creative process on the first day and then learn the technical aspects in the remaining time. For a more comprehensive experience that provides a foundation for further exploration, we recommend participating for at least three days, up to a week. Programs extending beyond seven days are considered residency programs.

Do I need to be an artist to enjoy and learn from the art programs?

desmond2024-09-06T10:06:51+00:00Not at all. We have had participants who were writers, performers, students, photographers, researchers, etc. We believe that as long as you have a creative itch and curiosity to learn about culture and arts, our programs will be relevant and enjoyable for you.

How much does it cost to join your art programs?

Support2024-09-06T09:55:17+00:00We operate as a culture house and not a business entity, so prices are not always fixed. We encourage you to email us with your expectations and goals from our programs. We will then tailor a program to fit these objectives and inform you about the cost. We are open to discussing possible joint efforts for funding or providing discounts if you are an active student looking to complete your studies by working with us.

How do your art programs differ from other batik workshops offered in Yogyakarta?

Support2024-09-06T09:58:29+00:00Our art programs are based on a curriculum developed by contemporary fiber artists Agus Ismoyo and Nia Fliam, drawing from traditional knowledge systems used in batik. Therefore, our art programs do not focus solely on creating your own batik but emphasize the creative process used through the medium of batik.