IMPLEMENTING EMPOWERING SOCIETY THROUGH SOUVENIR WORKSHOP WITH PEKALONGAN’S BATIK AS LOCAL INSPIRATION (STUDY CASE : KRAPYAK DISTRICT PEKALONGAN - CENTRAL JAVA)

Abstract

Empowering society is the main spirit of community service programs carried out by Bina Nusantara University. This provides benefits and enrichment for both parties, lecturers as educators as well as the fostered community. Pekalongan as a creative city needs to always develop its potential. Therefore the aim of the workshop is to enhance the insight in applying the local inspiration of Pekalongan’s batik in various way such as souvenirs. The main idea of this workshop is to utilize batik waste into unique souvenirs design. As zero waste has become a worldwide culture, it is good for Indonesian people to participate in this environmentally friendly program. The workshop given from the lecturers PKK member in Krapyak district, Pekalongan. It is not only in terms of technical production but also an understanding of design principles. This research applied practice based research through workshop project for PKK member in Krapyak District, Pekalongan. This workshop is an experimental project for the participants that can encourage them to explore more about batik waste and itsapplication and implement their knowledge in design element through their idea of souvenir’s design. Hopefully the outcomes of this research can improve the applicaton of local inspiration in souvenir so as to actively contribute in preserving batik and introducing it to the younger generation of Indonesia.