I Did A Silver Workshop In Ubud And Loved It: Here’s Why

I’ve been trying a few different activities since spending time in Bali, and one of the most memorable so far was this silver workshop in Ubud.

Tucked near Monkey Forest, this hands-on experience gave me the chance to make my own piece of jewellery from scratch, while learning the traditional process step by step, rather than simply choosing something pretty at the end.

I did the class with my mum and dad, and as it turned out, the three of us were the only people in the morning session. That meant loads of one-to-one help, which made the whole silver making class feel relaxed, personal and really enjoyable.

It was creative, a little fiddly at times, and much more interesting than I expected.

So if you’re looking for a different kind of activity in Bali, here’s my honest review of this silver jewellery making class in Ubud and what you can expect.

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Woman melting silver with a torch during a hands-on silver workshop in Ubud, Bali. — *Here I am melting silver for the first time during this silver workshop in Ubud.*

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Key Takeaways: Silver Workshop in Ubud

A fun and hands-on way to spend a few hours in Bali, especially if you want something a little different from the usual temples, cafés and rice terraces.
You get to make your own piece of jewellery, such as a ring or pendant, with lots of guidance throughout the class.
The workshop is beginner-friendly, and I loved seeing the full process, from melting and shaping the silver to stamping, soldering and engraving it.
The instructors were friendly, patient and spoke good English, which made the whole silver making class in Ubud easy to follow.
It’s a lovely way to leave Bali with something more meaningful than a shop-bought souvenir, though the gemstone selection wasn’t especially impressive in my opinion.

🌟 My top pick >> This silver workshop in Ubud is a lovely experience if you’re after something creative, hands-on and genuinely memorable. I loved learning how the jewellery was made, and coming away with a ring I’d created.

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Why I Think This Silver Workshop in Ubud Is Worth It

Sample rings and jewellery designs on display at a silver making class in Ubud. — *Choosing a design at the start of the silver making class in Ubud — there were so many pretty ring ideas to pick from.*

I booked this silver workshop in Ubud because I wanted to do something a little different in Bali, something creative and hands-on that would leave me with more than just a nice afternoon out.

It turned out to be one of the most memorable activities I’ve had in Ubud.

What I really liked about this silver making class was that it wasn’t just about turning up and decorating a ready-made piece of jewellery.

We were shown the whole process, from watching the silver being melted using traditional methods to shaping, soldering and engraving the final design.

Close-up of soldering a ring during a silver workshop in Ubud, Bali. — *This was one of the trickiest parts of the whole silver workshop in Ubud — soldering my ring shut.*

It felt much more immersive than I expected, and I came away feeling like I’d actually learnt something too.

The staff were friendly, patient and spoke good English, which made the whole silver jewellery making process easy to follow, even when some parts were more fiddly than I’d imagined.

That said, there are a couple of things worth knowing before you book.

The gemstone selection didn’t really wow me, so I stuck with a plain silver ring, and while you can personalise your piece, this is still quite a guided class rather than a completely free-form design workshop.

But honestly, I think that’s part of why it works so well for beginners.

⭐ BOOK: If you’re looking for a calmer, more creative activity in Bali, and like the idea of making your own souvenir, I think this silver workshop in Ubud is absolutely worth doing.

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My Experience and What You Can Expect

Man hammering silver outdoors during a traditional silver jewellery making class in Ubud. — *Here’s my dad getting stuck in during the inital melting stage*.

We did this silver workshop at 11 am and, as it turned out, it was just me, my mum and dad in the class. That made a big difference, as we had loads of one-to-one help and the whole thing felt relaxed from the start.

The class begins with choosing what you want to make. There were rings, pendants and earrings to choose from, and you could either follow one of the sample designs or adapt it slightly.

I chose a ring with a raised point, while my mum went for a pendant with a turquoise stone.

Once we’d picked our designs, the silver was weighed out in front of us and we were taken outside to melt it. This was one of my favourite parts, simply because I’d never seen anything like it before.

Silver pieces being weighed before the start of the silver making class in Ubud. — *The silver being weighed out before we started making our pieces at the silver class in Ubud.*

Woman using a flame to melt silver during a beginner-friendly silver class in Ubud. — *My mum having a go at melting the silver — we all got properly involved in the process.*

Inside the workshop during a silver jewellery making class in Ubud with guests crafting their pieces. — *My mum and dad working on their jewellery during the class.*

The silver is heated with a foot-pumped blowtorch, poured into a mould, cooled, then hammered and shaped before being rolled out to the right size and thickness.

After that, it was back into the workshop to start making the jewellery.

I stamped Bali 2026 inside my ring, then moved on to shaping and soldering it shut, which was honestly much harder than I expected. Definitely the trickiest part of the whole silver jewellery making in Ubud experience.

Once the ring was formed, I sketched on a simple design inspired by the original sample: a sun, waves and a moon.

Ring being heated on the workbench during the silver making process in Ubud. — My ring mid-process: somewhere between “nearly there” and “please don’t let me ruin it”.

Engraving and shaping a handmade ring during a silver jewellery making class in Ubud. — *Hammering to mould my ring with Eddie’s help*.

Working on jewellery details at a silver making class in Ubud with local instructors. — *My dad concentrating hard on the details during the silver workshop in Ubud.*

Eddie, the silversmith assisting me, helped with the engraving, guiding the tools while I tapped them into the silver. It took patience, but it was really satisfying seeing the ring slowly come to life.

At the very end, after polishing, we realised we’d somehow stamped 2023 instead of 2026 inside the ring.

I actually found it quite funny and would probably have left it, but Eddie disappeared for ten minutes and somehow managed to turn the 3 into a 6. It’s not perfect, but in a way that makes it feel even more personal.

Handmade silver ring with sun design created during a silver workshop in Ubud. — *A little look at the almost finished ring before they it was buffed.*

Close-up of my finished ring from the silver making class in Ubud with Bali 2026 stamped inside. — *My finished ring, complete with the slightly chaotic Bali 2026 engraving inside*

Finished handmade silver rings created during a silver workshop in Ubud, Bali. — *I loved the way my ring turned out in the end — handmade, a little imperfect, and such a special keepsake from Bali.*

Overall, I thought this silver workshop in Ubud was fun, interesting and far more hands-on than I expected. We all left with jewellery we’d actually made, and that made it feel much more special.

⭐ BOOK: If you’re looking for a unique thing to do in Ubud that isn’t just another café or temple stop, give this silver making class a go.

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Two More Fun Activities in Ubud Worth Doing

If you’re looking for a few more interesting things to do in Ubud, these are two other activities I’d recommend.

I’ve done both, and they make a nice contrast if you want one creative experience and one more adventurous one.

Batik Painting Workshop in Ubud

If you enjoy hands-on, creative activities, a batik painting class in Ubud is another lovely one to try.

It’s slower-paced than this silver workshop, but just as satisfying, and gives you the chance to learn more about traditional Indonesian art while creating something personal to take home.

👉 BOOK: If you like the idea of a calm, creative activity in Bali, a batik painting class in Ubud is well worth adding to your itinerary; read my full review here.

ATV Riding in Ubud

Riding through deep muddy water on an ATV tour in Ubud, Bali, during a rainy afternoon jungle ride. — *And here am absolutely loving life on this muddy ATV tour in Ubud.*

If you’re after something messier, faster and a lot more adrenaline-fuelled, ATV riding in Ubud is the complete opposite vibe and such good fun.

Expect jungle trails, mud, tunnels and a few heart-thumping moments along the way.

👉 BOOK: If you prefer an adventure activity, read my full review of the best ATV ride in Ubud here.

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Helpful Tips Before You Go

This silver workshop in Ubud is very beginner-friendly, but there are a few things I’d keep in mind before you go.

Book a morning session if you can: We did the 11 am class, and it felt really relaxed, with loads of one-to-one help. We were told the later sessions get much busier.
Have a rough design in mind: You can choose from rings, pendants or earrings, and there are sample pieces to work from, but it helps if you already have an idea of what you’d like to make.
Expect some parts to be fiddly: Soldering and engraving were much trickier than I expected, so don’t worry if you need help along the way.
Keep gemstone expectations low: There are gemstone options, but I personally didn’t find the selection that exciting, which is why I went for a plain silver ring.
Don’t aim for perfection: Your piece may not look exactly like something from a jewellery shop, but that is part of what makes it special and personal.

In Summary: Silver Workshop in Ubud

Looking back, this silver workshop was one of the most enjoyable creative activities – alongside the batik painting class – I’ve done in Bali.

It was hands-on, interesting and far more involved than I’d expected, taking us through the full process from melting and shaping the silver to soldering, stamping and engraving the final design.

I loved that we didn’t just walk away with a piece of jewellery, but with something we’d actually had a real part in making.

The instructors were friendly, patient and easy to understand, and because our morning class was so quiet, the whole experience felt relaxed and really special.

I think this silver making class in Ubud is absolutely worth it. It’s a lovely way to spend a few hours, learn something new, and leave with a souvenir that feels much more special than anything you could buy in a shop.

🌟 BOOK >> If you want a hands-on Bali activity that feels personal, creative and genuinely memorable, this silver workshop in Ubud is such a lovely choice.

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FAQs: Silver Class in Ubud

Is the silver workshop in Ubud worth it?
Yes, I think so, especially if you enjoy hands-on experiences and want something a little different from the usual sightseeing. I loved that we got to be part of the full process and left with a piece of jewellery we’d actually helped make.

How long does a silver making class in Ubud take?
Our silver making class in Ubud lasted around three hours. That gave us enough time to choose a design, watch the silver being melted and shaped, and then work on the final piece with help from the silversmiths.

What can you make in a silver class in Ubud?
At this workshop, you could choose from pieces such as rings, pendants or earrings. There were sample designs to work from, but you could also adapt them to make your piece feel more personal.

Do you need experience for a silver jewellery making class in Ubud?
No, not at all. This silver jewellery making class was very beginner-friendly, and the instructors guided us through each step. Some parts, like soldering and engraving, were trickier than I expected, but you get plenty of help along the way.