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. It is the central place to take art classes in Ubud directly from the masters of their craft.