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Bali Experiences for Crafters, Quilters, Textile-lovers
Hyper-personalized, Highly Curated, Expert Tutors
Have you dreamed of visiting a tropical paradise? Always wanted to go on a quilt tour or textile retreat? Quilters, textile lovers and fiber artists of all experience levels should not miss this opportunity to visit a tropical paradise that has a rich history in fabrics, dyeing and batiks. Quilting tours and textile retreats with Wacky Jacky‘s are very hands-on and are hosted by Jacky, who has lived and owned a quilt shop in Bali for many years. She has so much knowledge about Bali, local culture and the extensive fabrics and fibers industry on the island. With opportunities to learn from world-class teachers, you will have the quilting and textile adventure of a lifetime!
I have personally attended Wacky Jacky’s retreats as well as teaching at a retreat in 2024 and 2 upcoming retreats in 2026. I have lots of insight and tips to share, from packing lists to airline recommendations.
Learn new skills and techniques
Meet new like-minded quilty friends
Meet new like-minded quilty friends
From making your own batik fabric to indigo dyeing to quilt techniques with world-class teachers, you will have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and create beautiful works of art!
Meet new like-minded quilty friends
Meet new like-minded quilty friends
Meet new like-minded quilty friends
You will meet and share ideas with new friends from all over the world who are also interested in textiles and quilting!
Enjoy cultural arts and activities with local masters
Enjoy cultural arts and activities with local masters
Enjoy cultural arts and activities with local masters
All of Jacky's retreats have opportunities to learn new skills and art forms, as well as cultural experiences that you will remember forever! You can choose between several optional activities, allowing you to personalize your retreat.
Stay in a beautiful tropical paradise
Enjoy cultural arts and activities with local masters
Enjoy cultural arts and activities with local masters
Bali is truly a beautiful paradise. Jacky's retreats are based in Candidasa, a small seaside town with many local and Western restaurant options. You will stay in an ocean-front boutique hotel with a pool and beautiful views of the ocean.
Bali Textile and Quilting Experiences
Retreat Information
Retreat Information
Retreat Information
- Book your own flights to Bali and transfers to hotel- contact Kim and she can offer ideas of departure airports, airlines and transfer recommendations
- Installment plans available
- Accommodations- Quaint boutique beachfront hotel/villas included in retreat price
- Transportation to activities during the retreat provided in comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
- Daily breakfast, first night welcome dinner and morning and afternoon tea on workdays is included in retreat price
- All fabrics needed to make your projects with a huge selection of colors and patterns are provided
- Sewing machines are provided for your use
- You will have access to Jacky's Bali fabric shop at deeply discounted VIP prices
- Optional days can include batik painting, Balinese cooking lesson, Indigo Batik day, Amed experience
- On your free days, you can explore the beauty and culture of Bali, participate in the optional activities arranged by Jacky or enjoy a day relaxing by the sea, shopping, getting a massage or snorkeling
My Upcoming Retreats:
2026- Ice Dyeing with Kim Oleson- 12 day retreat- Learn my techniques for Ice Dyeing and experience the beauty of Bali! June 22-July 3, 2026 and July 6-17, 2026
$2400 USD (depending on exchange rate from AUD)
2025 Retreats
Retreat Information
Retreat Information
Fully guided tours with Jacky as your host-
Java Expedition- 14 day retreat - Explore the textiles of Bali and Java. Make 50 meters of batik quilting fabric! August 2025, September 2025
$2800 USD (depending on exchange rate from AUD)
Bali Standard Retreat- 10 day retreat- Introduction to the textiles and culture of Bali. May 2025, June 2025
$1600 USD (depending on exchange rate from AUD)
Mystery Quilt with Pauline Rogers-12 day retreat- Enjoy all Bali has to offer and learn Pauline's Quilt as You Go techniques. Choose fabrics from Jacky's huge selection of batiks. May 2025
$2300 USD (depending on exchange rate from AUD)
Textile Arts in Vivid Color with Caroline Sharkey- 12 day retreat- Enjoy Bali and learn Caroline's fiber arts techniques. Choose fabrics from Jacky's huge selection of batiks. June 2025
$2300 USD (depending on exchange rate from AUD)
Natural Indigo Dyeing and Shibori Retreat with Wabi Sabi- 12 day retreat- Explore the beauty of Bali and learn Shuji and Allison's indigo and shibori techniques. June 2025
$2400 USD (depending on exchange rate from AUD)
East Meets West Fusion with Helen Godden- 12 day retreat- Combine Helen's techniques with the art of batik painting, taught by famous local batik artist Nyoman Warta. July 2025
$2400 USD (depending on exchange rate from AUD)
Deb Louie Machine Magic Decorative Stitch Applique Master Class- 12 day retreat- Make a Daisy Paths Runner using Deb's unique machine decorative stitch techniques. July 2025
$2300 USD (depending on exchange rate from AUD)
2026 Retreats
Retreat Information
2026 Retreats
Fully guided tours with Jacky as your host-
Ice Dyeing with Kim Oleson- 12 day retreat- Learn Kim's techniques for Ice Dyeing and experience the beauty of Bali! June 22-July 3, 2026 and July 6-17, 2026 $2400 USD (depending on exchange rate from AUD)
Java Expedition- 14 day retreat - Explore the textiles of Bali and Java. Make 50 meters of batik quilting fabric!
Bali Standard Retreat- 10 day retreat- Introduction to the textiles and culture of Bali.
Other retreats, dates, prices announced soon!