10 Workshops & Classes in Indonesia and What Each Morning Involves

1.Crafting Heritage Batik Painting Workshops

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · from $29Our pick

Spend about three hours at Five Arts Studio near Ubud learning traditional batik with a local artist. Sketch a design, trace it in hot wax, add colorful dye, and take home your finished cloth. Work at your own pace or ask for close guidance. Tea, coffee, snacks, water, and materials are included.

“I had the most amazing time today, what an experience learning how to Batik paint. The instructor was very professional, patient and made the class fun! I really enjoyed my time, learnt about the history, put the paintbrush into action and have a memorable treasure to take home. If you are in ubud and looking for something fun, quirky and traditional - this is for you!”

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2.Batik Master Class with Full Process

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · from $19

Spend about three hours near Prambanan learning the full batik process from a local master craftsman and an English translator. Trace a pattern, apply hot wax with a canting tool, add color, and take home your finished handkerchief. A tote bag is available for an extra fee, with snacks, coffee, and tea included.

“Don’t hesitate and join this very Nice workshop. And get yourself a really good souvenir. The instructions are clear and the people super Nice.”

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3.Borobudur: Village Tour with Pottery and Tofu Making

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $79

Spend 2 to 3 hours with a local guide around Borobudur’s craft villages. Shape clay at Gerabah Klipoh, learn handmade batik in Tingal Wanurejo, and possibly see tofu, coffee, rice snacks, and the temple along the way. This private outing suits curious visitors who want village life, not only a temple visit.

“We highly recommend this tour, which will let you discover the outskirts of Borobudur which hide various little villages each with their very own tradition: batik, pottery, artisanal tofu and artisanal rice snacks. You will also be able to get your hands dirty in various workshoRead more”

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4.Bali Leather Craft Workshop – 6 hours ( canggu / seminyak)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $46

At Kaula Bali near Seminyak, Abenk and Opik guide you through cutting, dyeing, stitching, polishing, and finishing a small leather item. You choose details such as leather texture, dye, thread, and hardware, then take home a handmade piece. The private workshop runs about six hours from 10:00 am.

“Was an incredible day , teacher very calm and patient and knowledgeable ! People probably need to know to take there own lunch and was so incredibly hot !”

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5.Batik Heritage Introduction Class with Lunch & Souvenir

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $70

You’ll travel by private car from your Jakarta accommodation to the Textile Museum for a guided batik workshop, then visit Monas and Istiqlal Mosque before lunch. Guides including Vicky, Raihan, and Fiky have led past departures, with flexible help for cruise arrivals and changing schedules. Your handmade cloth and a souvenir go home with you.

“This was a wonderful tour in every way. Alie is a very good and conscientious driver(this is the second time he has driven me on a tour, and this second time just confirms my first impression!) and August After July was a very good tour guide. HRead more”

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6.Half Day – Malang Batik Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $35

Spend about five hours at a local Malang artisan home learning the full batik process. You will draw a Malang-style pattern, apply organic wax with a traditional canting tool, and dye the cloth in earthy colors. Pickup and drop-off are included, and guides such as Namira may help explain each stage.

“We arranged our tour last minute, the night before. The hosts were really accommodating, picking us up later than usual at our request. Nothing was too much trouble.”

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7.Ubud Pottery Ceramic Class in Bali

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $31

At Tana Ampo Pottery Studio in Singapadu, near Ubud, you’ll learn basic hand-building, molding, and wheel throwing with local ceramic instructors. The three-hour class supplies 2kg of clay and may let you make two pieces. Your work needs at least four remaining days for finishing and collection.

“Amazing young man and his team, very helpful creative, and lots of fun . Set in a beautiful garden . Totally worth the adventure”

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8.Borobudur: Pottery Making Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1 hour · from $4Best value

At Arum Art Borobudur II in Klipoh Village, local artisans show you how to shape clay, then guide you through making your own piece. Allow 30 minutes to 1 hour for the workshop, with Menoreh Hills views, free tea, coffee, and water. Pickup from your hotel is available with the right booking option.

“It was a very enjoyable experience! The craftman ensured that the work came out a success while getting you involved in the entire process, so that you could call the work your own. My wife especially, had a lot of fun!”

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9.Your Fragrance Selection: Bali Perfume Workshop and Creations

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $105

Spend about three hours in Kuta learning how perfume is made, testing Indonesian natural essences, and blending a fragrance that suits your personality. You take home a 30 ml bottle of your own formula, and the longer workshop also includes a certificate. Groups are limited to five people.

“Staff where both friendly and easy to get along with. Environment was classy and overall a great outing I would recommend to anyone coming to Bali.”

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10.Bali Art Experience: Batik Painting & Cultural Connection

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $33

Meet Jenn at TOPM Pizzeria in Nusa Dua for a private, hands-on batik class. You will trace a design, apply melted wax, add color, and fix the cloth before taking it home with instructions for the final step. The session lasts about 2.5 hours and suits beginners, crafters, and curious visitors.

“Lots of fun and was just for me and my friend so it was nice and personal. We ended up with nice pieces of Batik to take away afterwards.Held in nice cafe.”

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