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Spend 90 minutes in a Miami studio learning traditional batik techniques from a Malaysian artist. This hands-on workshop covers tools, dye chemistry, and lets you paint a pre-waxed cotton handkerchief to take home.
Spend 90 minutes in a Miami studio learning traditional batik techniques from a Malaysian artist. This hands-on workshop covers tools, dye chemistry, and lets you paint a pre-waxed cotton handkerchief to take home.
You step into a compact studio off Aventi Drive in Miami, sunlight slanting through a high window while the scent of fabric dye hangs faintly in the air. A cluster of 10" hoops waits on a workbench; pre-waxed cotton handkerchiefs are clipped and ready. The artist, Munirah, moves between stations with a practiced calm, demonstrating a copper canting and a small pot of hot wax as she explains how wax resists dye.
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Operated by Munirah Rimer · Miami, Florida
You step into a compact studio off Aventi Drive in Miami, sunlight slanting through a high window while the scent of fabric dye hangs faintly in the air. A cluster of 10" hoops waits on a workbench; pre-waxed cotton handkerchiefs are clipped and ready. The artist, Munirah, moves between stations with a practiced calm, demonstrating a copper canting and a small pot of hot wax as she explains how wax resists dye.
Batik is a living craft from Southeast Asia — Malaysia and Indonesia share techniques that date back centuries. In the Miami workshop you’ll get a short primer on regional tools, the chemistry behind fiber dyes, and the cultural patterns that carry meaning in Malay textiles. The session blends mindful repetition with hands-on technique: painting dye onto a pre-waxed design, letting color settle, and learning simple fixes.
This is a small-group, 90-minute studio experience focused on practice rather than theory. Supplies are provided; bring a beverage if you like. Expect a relaxed pace designed for beginners: no prior art experience is required, and the host accommodates different ages and abilities.
Practical notes: arrive via the right lane at Aventi 2901 and use the provided gate code for parking; the studio fits up to six guests, so spaces move quickly. Wear clothes you don’t mind splashing, and plan for roughly an hour and a half total. You’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind handkerchief and a basic grounding in batik tools and dye behavior — an intimate cultural exchange suited to curious travellers who prefer tactile souvenirs to tourist kitsch.
easy.
1.5 hours.
Minimal physical exertion required; suitable for most adults and older children with basic mobility
No — the class is designed for beginners and the instructor guides each step, from tool handling to dye application.
The session provides all materials and uses pre-waxed handkerchiefs; bringing your own items should be arranged with the host in advance.
Follow the provided instructions for Aventi 2901, use the gate code, stay in the right lane, and the host will meet you to direct parking and entry.
Yes — you’ll paint a pre-waxed cotton handkerchief during the 90-minute session and take it home; some color setting or rinsing may be advised later.
Batik techniques spread across Southeast Asia over centuries; Malaysian motifs often incorporate flora and social symbolism adapted from regional trade routes.
The studio emphasizes low-waste practice and uses small dye batches — choose water-wise rinsing and avoid synthetic dye disposal into storm drains.
Munirah Rimer operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step into a compact studio off Aventi Drive in Miami, sunlight slanting through a high window while the scent of fabric dye hangs faintly in the air. A cluster of 10" hoops waits on a workbench; pre-waxed cotton handkerchiefs are clipped and ready. The artist, Munirah, moves between stations with a practiced calm, demonstrating a copper canting and a small pot of hot wax as she explains how wax resists dye.
You step into a compact studio off Aventi Drive in Miami, sunlight slanting through a high window while the scent of fabric dye hangs faintly in the air. A cluster of 10" hoops waits on a workbench; pre-waxed cotton handkerchiefs are clipped and ready. The artist, Munirah, moves between stations with a practiced calm, demonstrating a copper canting and a small pot of hot wax as she explains how wax resists dye.
Batik is a living craft from Southeast Asia — Malaysia and Indonesia share techniques that date back centuries. In the Miami workshop you’ll get a short primer on regional tools, the chemistry behind fiber dyes, and the cultural patterns that carry meaning in Malay textiles. The session blends mindful repetition with hands-on technique: painting dye onto a pre-waxed design, letting color settle, and learning simple fixes.
This is a small-group, 90-minute studio experience focused on practice rather than theory. Supplies are provided; bring a beverage if you like. Expect a relaxed pace designed for beginners: no prior art experience is required, and the host accommodates different ages and abilities.
Practical notes: arrive via the right lane at Aventi 2901 and use the provided gate code for parking; the studio fits up to six guests, so spaces move quickly. Wear clothes you don’t mind splashing, and plan for roughly an hour and a half total. You’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind handkerchief and a basic grounding in batik tools and dye behavior — an intimate cultural exchange suited to curious travellers who prefer tactile souvenirs to tourist kitsch.