Ice Dyeing with Kim Oleson 2026

22 June – 03 July, 2026

06 - 17 July, 2026

LEARN NEW AND EXCITING SKILLS

This is a fully guided tour with Wacky Jacky’s Team as hosts in collaboration with Kim Oleson from the USA

Kim, a fiber artist, longarmer and award winning quilter, has been quilting for over 25 years and has taught sewing, quilting and fiber arts for over 15 years.

If you haven’t worked with Kim – you won’t be disappointed – she is a world class teacher – highly sought after at Houston Quilt Festival.

Kim has a wealth of knowledge in all things dyeing, quilting, hand stitching + much more.
For this retreat - you will spend 5 days with Kim learning the beautiful art of ice dyeing, where you can create some of the most amazing designs on fabric and clothing.

Kim will take you through step by step to help you achieve your best work.

Your 12 Day tour Price Includes:-

• Welcome Dinner with glass of wine or beer
• Seafront Hotel/villas accommodation
• Breakfast daily
• Transfer from Hotel in Candidasa to Airport on last day
• Morning & Afternoon tea on work days
• Five intensive tutoring days with Kim Oleson
• All fabrics & Dye kit needed to make your project
• Day out to make your own Batik Fabric and shopping tour
• Access to Wacky Jacky’s Bali fabric shop at special VIP discounted rates
• Plenty of good quality local restaurants & shops to browse through
• A sewing machine for your use
• Optional days of batik painting, Balinese cooking Class, Indigo Batik Day, Amed Experience
• And much more…….

Room Types and Rates

Twin Share - you must have your own twin share buddy - Wacky Jacky's does not buddy up guests.

  • Single

    AU$3,490

  • Twin Share

    AU$3,190

  • Triple

    AU$3,090 (2 ladies must share King Bed + 1 single)

Inclusion

Payment Terms

Initial installment: AU$1,000, deposit required to secure your position on the retreat.

Second installment: AU$1,000 will be due 6 months prior to your retreat.

Final installment: The balance will be due 3 months prior to your retreat.

Contact us on admin@wackyjackys.com.au. Jacky's team will email you via email when these are due.

Transportation

Transfers from Airport on Arrival: (not included) Please organise your own transfer from Bali International Airport to the Parigata Hotel, Sanur – at your own cost (there are taxi counters directly outside the customs hall in the airport – it is very easy to navigate a taxi from there).

Transfer from Candidasa Hotel to the Airport on the last day: We will organise those transfers for you and are included in the retreat. Flights – Bali to Java return including in your retreat price.

Accommodation and Dining

Welcome dinner with a glass of wine or beer.

Seafront hotel/villa accommodation.

Daily breakfasts.

Morning and afternoon tea on work days.

Plenty of good quality local restaurants & shops to browse through.

If you arrive before the retreat dates, I advise you to reserve a room in the same hotel as our retreat: The Parigata Hotel, Jl. Danau Tamblingan No. 87, Sanur. You may also book one near
the hotel.

Transfers from the Airport on
Arrival:
 Please organise your own transfer from Bali International Airport to the Parigata Hotel, Sanur – at your own cost (there are taxi counters directly outside the customs hall in the airport – it is very easy to navigate a taxi from there).

*Contact me at admin@wackyjackys.com.au regarding this.

Fabric and Quilting Activities

Kit of PDF cotton or Linen for your project

Access to Wacky Jacky’s Bali fabric shop at special VIP discounted rates.

A sewing machine for your use.

Your Free Days

Optional days out available, normally consist of batik painting, Balinese cooking Class, Indigo Batik Day.

Plenty of good quality local restaurants, shops to browse through.

Massages / shopping / snorkelling / relaxing.

*Contact us on admin@wackyjackys.com.au. Jacky's team will email you via email when these are due.

Flights to Bali

This retreat does not include return flights from your home country to Bali.

Please be aware that the first day of your retreat and the last day of your retreat are travel days. For example, if a retreat starts from 4 May to 16 May, you must fly in on 4 May, and 16 May is the day you fly out.

When booking, please aim to land in Bali in the early afternoon on your first day and exit Bali in the early evening / late night on the last day.

If you arrive before the retreat dates, I advise you to reserve a room in the same hotel as our retreat: The Parigata Hotel, Jl. Danau Tamblingan No. 87, Sanur. You may also book one near the hotel.

Transfers from the Airport on Arrival: Please organise your transfer from Bali International Airport to the Parigata Hotel, Sanur – at your own cost (there are taxi counters directly outside the customs hall in the airport – it is very easy to navigate a taxi from there).

Once you know your flight times, we can work from there. I am contactable at admin@wackyjackys.com.au

Exclusion

Flying into Bali

Return flights from your home country to Bali are not included in this retreat.

Please be aware that the first day of your retreat and the last day of your retreat are travel days. For example, if a retreat starts on 4 May to 16 May, you have to fly in on 4 May, and 16 May is the day you fly out.

When booking, please aim to land in Bali early afternoon on your first day, and exit Bali in the early evening / late night on the last day.

If you wish to fly in earlier be sure to book your own accommodation in Sanur – as Wacky Jacky’s does not book for you.

What You Need to Bring

Extra Luggage

Since shopping is guaranteed, you need lots of space in the luggage! 😜

For the same reason, I also suggest you to get extra baggage for your flight back home, as airlines can be strict with their luggage regulation.

However, if it still exceeds, we can help arrange shipping at your own cost.

Patterns and Samples

Bring your favourite patterns for quilting/any textile projects so you can preplan your fabric shopping.

Since we also offer tailoring services, you can also bring your favourite dress/tops/bottoms as samples for our tailors.

Cash and Cards

- You will need spending money for lunch, dinners, drinks, souvenirs, optional tours and shopping days etc.

- Though not all, most places accept cards in Bali (like in my shop and cafe). I suggest bringing a little bit of cash (AUD$1000) and converting in Bali International Airport or on arrrival into Candidasa, or you can lend some from me to be paid back later. Plenty of money changers in Candidasa.

- Avoid converting it in the Australian airport – as exchange rate is low.

Suggested Attires

Loose, cooling clothes as Bali can get both hot and humid.

Bathers for swimming and beach days.

Flip-flops and good walking shoes for our adventure.

Last but not least, your sunscreen. I suggest the non-stick one so you can wear it all over your face and body.

Sense of Humour

Sense of humour and easygoing approach to the Balinese people as they are one of the friendliest people on earth and really like to talk to guests.

MEET WACKY JACKY'S AMAZING TEAM IN CANDIDASA WHO HELP AND GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE RETREAT.

Wacky Jacky's Textiles is a fully Indonesian company

We are now located in Bali – the final charges during checkout will be in IDR (Indonesian Rupiah), which may look like a lot of numbers (in thousands, 000).
Don’t worry, though, the prices have been adjusted correctly to our AUD benchmark