Nusa Penida Silver Jewelry Making Class: Design Your Own Ring

You walk out with a piece of jewelry you hammered and polished with your own hands.

A two-hour silver jewelry making class in Nusa Penida where you learn to shape, hammer and polish a piece from start to finish under guidance from a local artisan. The class includes five grams of silver, all tools, a welcome drink, and hotel pickup and drop-off in the Nusa Penida area. You can add extra silver on the spot if you want to make something larger or more detailed.

The experience

How do you actually make a ring? The class walks you through every step: shaping the silver, hammering it into form, then polishing it smooth. A local artisan guides you through the process so you understand what you're doing at each stage, not just following along. The workshop runs two hours and covers the fundamentals of Balinese silverwork, so you leave with both a finished piece and a real sense of how the craft works.

You get five grams of silver included, enough to design a ring, pendant, or small bracelet depending on what you want to make. If you decide mid-class that you want something bigger or more intricate, you can buy extra silver right there and keep working. The tools and equipment are all provided, along with a welcome drink when you arrive. Hotel pickup and drop-off in the Nusa Penida area means you don't arrange transport yourself.

What you take home is not a souvenir you bought. It's something you made. That distinction matters: you can point to the dents from your hammer, the polish you applied, the exact shape you chose. It's a tangible connection to the island's silverwork tradition and a story that comes with the piece every time you wear it.

What’s included

• All tools and materials for shaping and polishing.
• five grams of silver to work with.
• welcome drink.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in the Nusa Penida area.
• instruction from a local artisan guide in English.
• the finished jewelry piece you create.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day10 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 17:00

Book up to1h before

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Manta Fish Snorkeling

Is this one for you?Book this class if you're traveling solo, with friends, or as a couple and want a hands-on way to spend a morning or afternoon making something tangible. The two-hour format fits easily into a day of island exploring, and you leave with a piece of jewelry that carries the story of how you made it.

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Top questions

How much experience do I need to make jewelry in this class?

No experience is necessary. The artisan guide explains every step from the beginning, so you learn as you go. The class is designed for complete beginners.

What size piece can I actually make in two hours?

With five grams of silver included, you can comfortably make a ring, pendant, or small bracelet. If you want something larger or more detailed, you can add extra silver during the class and the guide will help you adjust your design.

Do I get to keep the jewelry I make?

Yes. You take home the finished piece you created. It's yours to wear or keep as a souvenir of your time in Nusa Penida.

Is hotel pickup really included, or does it cost extra?

Hotel pickup and drop-off in the Nusa Penida area are included in the class price. The guide will arrange a time that works for your schedule.

What's included in the class besides the silver and tools?

The class includes all necessary tools and materials, a welcome drink (mineral water), and instruction from a local artisan guide who speaks English. Gratuities for the guide are optional.