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Heya, we're Wacky Jacky's. We don't just only supply Batiks but we also run textile retreats here in Bali & Java to spread our love for Batik to the world. Come join us!

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2026 Retreats

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Need a longer break, and into Batiks passionately? Then book 2 or 3 retreats that run into each other together

BUT HURRY - RETREATS TEND TO GET BOOKED OUT WELL IN ADVANCE

  • Bali Standard Retreat 20 – 29 April, 2026 (2 spots available)
  • Bali Standard Retreat 04 – 13 May, 2026 (3 spots available)
  • Gloria Loughman Comes To Bali 18 - 29 May, 2026 (SOLD OUT)
  • Java Batik Expedition 01 - 14 June, 2026 (SOLD OUT)
  • Kim Oleson Delve into Ice Dyeing 22 June - 03 July, 2026 (3 spots available)
  • Kim Oleson Delve into Ice Dyeing 06 - 17 July, 2026 (3 spots available)
  • Pauline Rogers Mystery Quilt Tour 17 - 28 August, 2026 (SOLD OUT)
  • Natural Indigo & Shibori Retreat 31 August - 13 Sept, 2026 (SOLD OUT)
  • Java Batik Expedition 14 - 27 Sept, 2026 (2 spots available)
  • Orangutans in Borneo Expedition 05 - 18 October, 2026 (OPEN)

2027 Retreats

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Need a longer break, and into Batiks passionately? Then book 2 or 3 retreats that run into each other together

BUT HURRY - RETREATS TEND TO GET BOOKED OUT WELL IN ADVANCE

• Caroline Sharkey — 01 – 08 April, 2027
• Bali Standard Retreat — 11 – 18 April, 2027
• Gloria Loughman Comes to Bali — 20 – 27 April, 2027
• Helen Godden — 29 April – 08 May, 2027
• Java Batik Expedition — 10 – 21 May, 2027
• Pauline Rogers Mystery Quilt Tour — 23 – 30 May, 2027
• Natural Indigo Dyeing & Shibori Retreat — 01 – 10 June, 2027

UPCOMING 2026 RETREATS

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UPCOMING 2027 RETREATS

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SOLD OUT & COMPLETED 2025 RETREATS

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Our textile retreats are not just holidays, we build communities of non-judgmental, like minded women who keep coming back year after year to create beautiful Batik items..

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RETREAT TESTIMONIALS

  • Elizabeth Chadwick

    Bali Standard Retreat

    "We were from different places with an interest in quilting to tie us all together, and we made friends we will never forget."

  • Dianne Christensen

    Bali Standard Retreat

    "Everything was well-organised. Learnt a lot about batik-makings, and brakfasts by the sea was something else ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

  • Mandy Dodd

    Bali Standard Retreat

    "Nothing was too much trouble for Jacky and her girls. We were never rushed and always had time for massages and poolside cocktails.

  • Judy Leong

    Bali Standard Retreat

    "Jacky was so considerate, careful, and fun to be with. It's definitely a bucket list experience."

  • Pamela Train

    Java Expedition

    "I loved how we met other likeminded individuals who were happy to enjoy the activities provided by Jacky and her staff"

  • Lynell Smith

    Pauline Rogers Mystery Quilt

    "I just love all of it. This is my 4th retreat with Jacky, and I have loved all of them and am still friends with lots of the people I met here."

  • Cornelia Parmenter

    Natural Indigo and Shibori

    "I love The indigo/shibori process and the relaxed style of Alison and Shuji and the general atmosphere."

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With over 180 thread count, it's such unparralleled quality that you can't help but love our batik. 😏

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Previous 2024 retreats

  • Pauline Rogers' Mystery Quilt

  • Bali Standard Retreat

  • Java Expedition

  • Kim Oleson's Amazing Bali Artisan Batik

  • Caroline Sharkey's Textile Art in Vivid Colour

  • Natural Indigo Dyeing and Shibori

  • Elizabeth Chadwick's Gemstone Magic

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