Silver jewelry making class in Ubud: craft with local artisans

Melt, shape and polish silver into jewelry you designed, guided by a Balinese silversmith in their family workshop.

A three-hour silver jewelry making class in Ubud's Delodsema village, where you work with local artisans to craft your own piece from start to finish. Hotel pickup and a welcome drink are included; the instructor speaks English and has more than 15 years of experience. Part of your fee supports the community directly. Classes run three hours, and you can make multiple pieces if you bring extra silver; the workshop provides seven grams to start.

The Experience

Delodsema is a silversmith village where roughly 70 percent of the men work in the craft, and it sustains the local economy. Your day starts with hotel pickup and a ride to the family workshop, where you'll arrive to Balinese coffee or tea and local snacks. The instructor—a native English speaker and skilled silversmith—will walk you through the process, show you sample pieces, and help you develop your own design idea before you begin.

Then you work. With guidance, you'll melt silver, shape it by hand, and polish it into a finished piece. The workshop gives you seven grams of silver to work with; if you want to make more than one piece or add gemstones, you can bring extra silver or arrange additional materials at checkout. The whole process takes three hours, and by the end you walk out with jewelry you made yourself—not a souvenir, but something you shaped in a place where this craft has been passed down through families.

Every instructor is a local silversmith, and part of what you pay goes directly back to support the village. Some team members are also professional guides, so if you want to explore more of Ubud after the class, they can help arrange that too.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup (in most options).
• welcome drink of Balinese coffee or tea with local snacks.
• seven grams of silver to work with.
• instruction from a local silversmith with 15+ years of experience.
• your finished jewelry piece to take home.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Genuine Bali Experience

Is this one for you?Choose the three-hour class to learn silversmithing and connect with local artisans in one morning or afternoon; pick the shorter session if time is tight, or the full-day workshop to craft jewelry while exploring the village with someone who knows it intimately.

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Top questions

What exactly do I make during the three-hour class?

You design and craft a piece of silver jewelry from start to finish—melting the metal, shaping it by hand, and polishing it. The workshop provides seven grams of silver; if you want to make multiple pieces, you can bring extra silver or add it at checkout.

Is hotel pickup included, or do I need to get to the workshop myself?

Hotel pickup is included in the three-hour class options and the seven-hour option. The one-and-a-half-hour class with meet-in-venue does not include pickup; you'll go directly to the workshop in Delodsema village.

What's included in the welcome when I arrive?

You'll be greeted with Balinese coffee or tea and local snacks, and the instructor will introduce you to Balinese lifestyle and traditions before you start making jewelry.

Can I add gemstones to my jewelry, or is it silver only?

The class focuses on silver work. If you'd like to add gemstones, that's available as an extra charge at checkout.

How much experience do I need to take this class?

No experience is necessary. The instructor guides you through every step, from melting the silver to the final polish. The class is suitable for all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy.

Do the instructors speak English?

Yes. All instructors are local Balinese silversmiths who speak English fluently and can share stories about the craft, local culture, and traditions as you work.