BSSC Art Workshop 2025
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BSSC ART WORKSHOP is an annual event organized by the BINUS Square Student Committee (BSSC) to bring boarders together to explore their interest in art. This event was held as part of the Self-Development Division’s initiatives. Each year, the event explores different types of art, with this year’s theme being batik. The 2025 workshop provided a hands-on experience where participants learned traditional batik-making techniques from Gallery Batik Gobang Klasik. The event took place on Friday, March 14, 2025, with a total of 18 participants.
Participants first boarded the bus to travel to the Batik Gobang Gallery. Upon arrival, they were welcomed with speeches by several representatives from BSSC. First, Yonggara Halim Senata, the project manager of the BSSC Art Workshop, addressed the participants. Next, Felicia Susanty, Chairman of BSSC’s 15th Presidency, followed by Muhammad Raziva Ramza Aziz, representing the Student Support Office, and finally, a representative from Rumah Batik also gave a speech.
After the speeches, the activity continued with an introduction to batik, delivered by Rumah Batik. Participants gained insight into the history of batik as well as various batik-making techniques. Following this session, they were invited to tour the batik house, where they observed different stages of the batik-making process and viewed completed batik works.
The workshop then proceeded to the hands-on batik session. Before starting, participants were introduced to essential batik tools, such as canting, batik wax, mori cloth, gawangan, pans, and batik stoves. After learning how to use these tools, they began creating their own batik pieces under the guidance of experienced craftsmen. Once the first batik session concluded, participants were given time to rest, pray, and have lunch. After lunch, those who had not yet completed their batik pieces resumed their work.
Once all participants had finished their batik-making, the event continued with a quiz session, where those who answered questions correctly received prizes from the batik house. Following the quiz, participants filled out an exit ticket, sharing their impressions and key takeaways from the activity. The event concluded with a photo documentation session, capturing participants’ batik creations, a group photo with all attendees and committee members, and a certificate handover to the batik house as a token of appreciation. With all activities completed, participants boarded the bus back to BINUS Square, bringing home both new experiences and their self-made batik pieces.
The BSSC Art Workshop 2025 successfully provided participants with a valuable hands-on experience in traditional batik-making. Through this event, they not only learned about the history and cultural significance of batik but also gained a deeper appreciation for the craftsmanship involved. The interactive sessions, guided by skilled artisans, allowed them to create their own batik designs, fostering creativity and artistic expression.
Beyond the artistic aspect, the workshop also served as a platform for community engagement, strengthening bonds among boarders and supporting their self-development. The quiz session, exit reflections, and group documentation further enriched the experience, ensuring that participants left with both new skills and cherished memories.
Overall, the event was a meaningful and enriching experience, successfully achieving its goal of bringing boarders together through art. With the enthusiasm and positive feedback received, the BSSC Art Workshop continues to be an inspiring initiative, and we look forward to exploring new forms of art in future editions.