Batik Colek and Batik Celup through Community : A prospect of introducing the STEAM strategy to the Community
Ganung Anggraeni, Laela Sagita

Universitas PGRI Yogyakarta

Abstract

This training and mentoring program is an effort to introduce the Creation for making of Batik Colek and Batik Celup Shibori to the Padukuhan Kalipucang Community, Desa Bangunjiwo, Kasihan, Bantul, DI. Yogyakarta, especially through women who are members of the PKK/Dasa Wisma Group. The objectives of this activity include: 1) disseminating knowledge to the community, especially among women of the Dasa Wisma group about Batik Colek / Batik Celup Shibori, 2) improving the abilities and skills of the community, especially women who are members of the Dasa Wisma group to make Batik Colek / Batik Celup Shibori, 3) bringing out the spirit of entrepreneurship among community, which in turn is expected to improve family welfare. From the participants questionnaire of perception in training and mentoring, results were obtained: overall participants^ perceptions of training and mentoring activities were obtained on average of 3.23 with high categories. In addition, participants felt motivated in participating in the activities with an average of 3.38. Through the response of the participants, the service and research team believes that the activity of making batik colek and batik celup has good prospects to introduce the STEAM strategy among the community, because the making of Batik Colek and Batik celup Shibori has aspects: science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics

Keywords: Batik Colek, Batik Celup Shibori, Dasawisma, STEAM

Topic: STEM and STEAM Education