Silver jewelry making class at Pondok Pekak

Jl. Monkey Forest, Ubud, Bali · Est. 1993

Discover the Soul of Bali
Through Its Living Arts

Private Balinese art classes — silver jewelry, wood carving, dance, gamelan and more — at our family-owned cultural center in the heart of Ubud.

4.9
· 181+ reviews on Google
Est. 1993 · Family Owned
Private & Semi-Private Classes
10% off groups of 4+

Private Cultural Experiences

Learn from Balinese Masters

All classes are private or semi-private — your pace, your experience. Every session is led by a local expert who has practiced their craft for decades.

Silver Jewelry Making
Rp 650,000 / person

Learn the ancient Balinese art of silver jewelry making. Under expert guidance, craft your own silver ring, bracelet, or pendant using traditional Balinese techniques. Price includes 3g of silver — additional silver Rp 80,000/gram.

Take home: Your finished silver jewelry piece
Wood Carving

Wood Carving

Up to 3 hours
Rp 400,000 / person

Carve a piece of Bali's rich artistic heritage. Our skilled woodcarving teacher will guide you through the process of transforming raw wood into a beautiful Balinese motif.

Take home: Your carved wooden piece
Balinese Painting

Balinese Painting

Up to 3 hours
Rp 400,000 / person

Discover the vibrant world of traditional Balinese painting. From mythological scenes to intricate nature motifs, you'll leave with an original artwork to hang at home.

Take home: Your finished painting
Fruit Carving
Rp 350,000 / person

Transform tropical fruits into edible art. A Balinese tradition used in offerings and celebrations — learn to carve intricate patterns into watermelon, pineapple, and papaya.

Take home: Your carved fruit to eat and share
Balinese Offering Making
Rp 250,000 / person

Canang sari offerings are the heartbeat of Balinese daily life. Learn the spiritual significance and traditional technique for creating these beautiful flower offerings used in Hindu ceremonies.

Take home: Your handmade Balinese offering
Balinese Dance
Rp 200,000 / person

Experience the grace and storytelling of Balinese classical dance. Learn foundational hand gestures (mudras) and expressive eye movements from a traditional Balinese dancer.

Balinese Gamelan
Rp 200,000 / person

Play the iconic bronze percussion instruments of Bali's sacred orchestras. Gamelan music accompanies every ceremony and temple festival — now you can learn its mesmerising rhythms.

Balinese Cooking Class
Rp 650,000 / person

Cook a full Balinese meal with Ibu Kadek in the heart of Ubud. Start with spring rolls, choose 3 main dishes from a traditional menu, and finish with a Balinese dessert — then sit down and eat everything you made.

Bahasa Indonesia & Bahasa Bali
Rp 350,000 / person

Private language lessons with Ibu Nyoman, who has been teaching at Pondok Pekak for over 20 years. Learn Bahasa Indonesia or Bahasa Bali — practical conversation at your own pace. Single sessions or multi-class packages available.

Group Special

10% Discount for Groups of 4+

Traveling with family or friends? Book 4 or more people in the same class and automatically save 10% off the total.

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Consistently Recommended

One of Ubud's Top Cultural Experiences

Pondok Pekak is consistently recommended as one of the top things to do in Ubud. Whether you're looking for a hands-on activity between temples, a meaningful souvenir to take home, or a way to connect with Balinese culture beyond the tourist circuit — our art classes are a 1–3 hour experience that travellers remember long after they leave Bali.

4.9★ Google · 181+ reviews·Family-owned since 1993·Private classes, every day

Stay With Us

A Peaceful Retreat in the Heart of Ubud

Stay in our peaceful family-run guesthouse, set within the lush grounds of the Pondok Pekak cultural center. Just steps from the Ubud Monkey Forest.

  • Air conditioning
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Garden views
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Daily breakfast available
  • Surrounded by tropical gardens
View GuesthouseFrom Rp 350,000 – Rp 450,000 / night
Pondok Pekak guesthouse tropical garden and pool area

From Rp 350,000 – Rp 450,000 / night

6 rooms · Jl. Monkey Forest, Ubud

Pondok Pekak compound, Ubud

Our Story

Keeping Balinese Culture Alive Since 1993

Pondok Pekak was founded by Laurie and Made Sumendra as a library and community learning center on Jl. Monkey Forest, Ubud. Over three decades, it has grown into one of Ubud's most-loved cultural destinations — a place where the living arts of Bali are shared with travellers from around the world.

Find Us

In the Heart of Ubud

We're on Jl. Monkey Forest — one of Ubud's most famous streets, lined with boutiques, restaurants, and galleries. Easy to find, easy to love.

Open every day · 09:00 – 17:00

400m from Ubud Art Market (Pasar Seni Ubud)

550m from Ubud Palace

1.3km from the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary

Ready to Create Something Beautiful?

Book a class online in under 2 minutes, or message us on WhatsApp — we're open 7 days.

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