About this tour
Spend a day learning silversmithing from Balinese craftspeople who've preserved ancestral metalworking techniques. Working directly with a master silversmith, you'll shape and finish your own piece using traditional hand tools in a working studio. This hands-on class reveals how contemporary Balinese silver jewellery is still crafted the old-fashioned way, one hammer strike at a time. You'll leave with your finished creation and genuine insight into the craft that's defined the island's artisan culture for generations.
Highlights
- Shape and finish your own silver piece under master guidance
- Learn traditional hand-forging techniques passed down generations
- Work directly with practising Balinese silversmith in studio
- Take home the jewellery you create during the session
- Air-conditioned transport included from your accommodation
- Bottled water provided throughout the day
What to expect
You'll arrive at a working silversmith studio where the craftsperson will demonstrate basic hand-forming and finishing techniques, then guide you through creating your own piece. Expect to use traditional tools—hammers, anvils, files—to shape silver into jewellery. The pace is relaxed; you're not racing through a production line. The craftsperson will correct your grip, show you how to read the metal, and help you solve problems as they arise. Your piece may be simple, but it'll be genuinely made by you, not assembled from pre-cast components.
Good to know
Wear clothes you don't mind getting marked; metalwork leaves traces. The studio can be warm despite air conditioning. Lunch isn't included, so plan a meal stop beforehand. Not suitable if you have significant spinal issues or cardiovascular concerns due to the repetitive hand and arm work involved.
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