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Introduction to Batik / Open Batik Studio

Have you watched the annual Procession of the Species in downtown Olympia and seen all the creative banners, wind socks, animals, costumes and other creative works using fabric and paint?  Do you want to get in on the act and create your own work of art?  NOW is your chance!! www.procession.org
6-7 pm instructions7-8:45 pm open studio time to finish your work and for experienced artists to come create their batik art.

Kids under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

No child care is available, but an adult and child can work on a piece together.

Wear studio clothes that you don’t mind having a little paint or wax spilled on.

Participants will help clean brushes and tidy up the work space at the end of the session.

Here's where to shop at Thamrin City

Aside from Tanah Abang, the nearby Thamrin City shopping mall is another place that is frequently visited by shoppers seeking new clothes, especially during Ramadhan and prior to Idul Fitri. Apart from locals, the place is also popular among foreigners such as Singaporeans and Malaysians.
Although smaller in size, Thamrin City offers goods similar to those sold at Tanah Abang. As it is less crowded, some people find it a more convenient place to shop.
However, visiting the mall can be confusing as the different sections are rather unorganized. In some areas, the stores are very cramped and visually similar, making it almost impossible to pinpoint a store’s location unless you are familiar with the place or have the exact address.
To ease your way while exploring Thamrin City, here’s a glimpse of the general categories of goods within the mixed-use building.
(Read also: Going shopping at Tanah Abang market? Check out this directory first)
Muslim wear
Occupying the largest part of the mall, visitors can find Muslim wear stores almost anywhere throughout Thamrin City, especially on the D1 (Ground 1), D (Ground), 3A and fifth floors. From men and women’s Muslim clothes to accessories, everything related to Muslim wear can be found here, with a range of prices.
Batik
Known as a place to shop for batik in Jakarta, the batik section at Thamrin City offers various designs of ready-to-wear batik from regions countrywide. Batik can be found on D1, D and the first and second floors.
(Read also: Five good reasons to shop at the market)
Family wear and cellular center
Family wear, from adults to children’s clothes, can be found on the mall's second floor. There is also a cellular center on the same level, concentrated near the main escalator.
Woven fabric and crafts
Visitors can find a variety of Indonesian woven textiles in the Pusat Tenun (Woven Fabric Center) on the first floor. Meanwhile, Indonesian crafts are available on the third floor.
(Read also: Kaftan: A guide for beginners)
Pasar Tasik
Pasar Tasik (Tasik Market) is a term used to describe stores run by people from Tasikmalaya, West Java, on the third and 3A floors of the mall. Unlike other stores, this area is only available on Mondays and Thursdays. Shoppers can find locally made goods from Tasikmalaya, with cheap Muslim wear products being the most popular. As the goods sell out very fast, the stores are usually only available between 4 a.m. and 12 p.m. (kes)