About Pondok Pekak
Pondok Pekak was founded in 1992 by Laurie Billington & Made Sumendra. As a lover of literature, Laurie Billington was shocked to find out that the town of Ubud did not have a single Library, so she decided to make one. Pondok Pekak not only promotes literature, but also focuses on the preservation of Balinese Arts & Culture, by offering lessons for various crafts of Balinese art taught by local master artisans.
Art Classes
Balinese Gamelan
Learn the beautiful musical art that is Balinese Gamelan, where Pak Nyoman, a master of the Gamelan can teach you a variety of balinese instruments from the metalic gangsa to the bamboo rindik
Balinese Dance
Ibu Ketut who has taught with us for over 10 years and will help you unlock your hidden Balinese Dance talent!
Wood Carving
Learn the skill of wood carving to transform shape a block of wood into a work of art.
Silver-Jewelry Making
Take a look into the art of making jewelry through our Silver Making Class.
Fruit Carving
Turn a Watermelon into a beautiful flower! That’s what our fruit-carving instructors will help you do.
Balinese Offering
Take a dive into Balinese culture by learning to make your very own Balinese Offerings.
Traditional Painting
Our Balinese Painting class will help you make a beautiful piece of art that you can hang in your living room or show off to your friends!