7 Ubud Art Classes We Would Book Again

1.3-Hour Wood Carving Master Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 278 reviews · 3 hours · from $24Our pick

At WS Art Studio near Ubud, a Balinese wood carver guides you through choosing and carving a small design, from a turtle or mask to an idea of your own. The three-hour class includes tools, a welcome drink, fried banana and pineapple, and a finished piece to take home. Instructors named by past participants include Bapa Raja and Wayan; the teacher may vary.

“Excellent activity. I enjoyed creating my carving and learning the process. The instructor was very patient and helpful.”

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2.3 Hours Batik Making Classes in Ubud

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 203 reviews · 3 hours · from $26Top rated

At Five Arts Studio in Keliki, local instructors such as Dika and Ajus guide you through choosing a design, tracing it onto cotton, applying hot wax and adding color. The three-hour class includes tools, materials, a welcome drink and Balinese snacks. You leave with your own batik piece, made with no prior art experience required.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our batik class in Ubud! The staff were most helpful for us newbies and made us look like professionals, at least to us! Kudos to everyone who guided us on our batik journey. 🙏”

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3.3-Hour Batik Making Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 178 reviews · 3 hours · from $23Best value

At WS Art Studio in Lodtunduh, learn how batik patterns are made, then use hot wax and organic dyes to create a fabric artwork of your own. An English-speaking instructor guides each step, with templates available or room to draw your own design. The three-hour class includes materials, coffee or tea, Balinese fried snacks and a certificate.

“the whole experience was fabulous, we thoroughly enjoyed it. loved learning the process and found it so calming and mindful. The tutor, whose name I can't remember because we became so focused on the task, was excellent and we both loved that she explained the process then left us to get in with each part without standing over us or rushing us to move onto the next part. That being said there was always someone on hand to help out or guide if there was an issue or we were unsure. Highly recommend doing this, even if you think you can't , obviously our designs were nowhere near professional but…”

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4.Crafting Heritage Batik Painting Workshops

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · from $29

At Five Arts Studio near Ubud, you’ll sketch a design, trace it in hot wax, and add colorful dye with an instructor’s help. All materials are included, and you can follow a suggested motif or bring your own idea. The workshop takes place in a Balinese artist’s family compound, lasts about three hours, and includes tea, coffee, snacks, and water.

“Enjoyed my time creating my masterpiece. It’s not that easy to do but it’s a lot of fun if you just let go of being perfect and be ready to accept happy accidents!”

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5.Ceramic Pottery Class with 2 kg Clay

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 91 reviews · 3 hours · from $36

Spend three hours shaping 2 kg of clay in a private Ubud pottery class, with English-speaking instruction, tools, glazing, and firing for two items included. You may try hand-building and the pottery wheel, with patient guidance from instructors such as Putra, Dalem, or Andre. Your pieces need time to dry and fire, so plan ahead if you want to collect them in Bali.

“Really fun! The guides were so helpful and patient, truly a unique experience you won’t find elsewhere! 💯”

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6.Threads of Tradition Miniature Keliki Painting Workshops

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 3 hours · from $26

At Five Arts Studio in Keliki, local artists guide you through the fine-detail techniques of traditional miniature painting. Choose a subject from the available options, learn at your own pace, and make a piece to take home. Classes run for three hours, in English, with no more than 10 participants. Nyoman is a patient instructor, and Juli is also named by participants.

“Fantastic class!!! Learnt so much about this amazing technique. Looking forward to doing more when I get home.”

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7.Outskirts of Ubud, Gianyar: Pottery Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 3 hours · from $40

At Tana Ampo Pottery Studio, spend three hours making one piece by hand and another on the wheel, with guidance from an English- or Indonesian-speaking instructor. You can paint your work, too. Instructors named for classes include Putra and Wigus. The $40 price includes clay, tools, firing, and glaze.

“Great, really fun experience! Would definitely recommend this class, you get to make 2 different pieces & learn loads of new skills”

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