Langen Suka’s very first study trip to Java took place from 1 to 15 July 2017. This two-week long trip was based in city of Solo (Surakarta) in Central Java and involved daily workshops and private lessons with Bapak Wakidi Dwidjomartono. Numberous side trips were organised to see gamelan and wayang puppet makers in action, visit famous sites and monuments, and watch performances. Details of the trip are forthcoming.