A trip to Ubud that ends with something you made yourself. This Balinese silver jewelry class sends you to a village workshop in Delodsema, where you shape your own design with real silversmith guidance.

I love how the team focuses on fit and finishing, so even first-timers can walk away with jewelry that looks intentional, not rushed. One thing to consider is the workshop is in a more rural area, so you should expect issues like mosquitoes and plan accordingly.

Key Highlights Worth Planning Around

• 7 grams (7g) of silver included, enough for a ring or pendant style piece, and sometimes more if you work efficiently
• Private-feel coaching with lots of hands-on help, including guidance people often describe as patient and detail-focused
• Real Balinese workshop setting in Delodsema near Taro and Tegallalang, not a mall-style “craft stop”
• Design support from the start, with options to sketch your idea or build from provided samples
• Upgrade add-ons like cooking, ATV, village visit, sightseeing, or a retro Volkswagen Safari, timed around your class

Silver Rings in Rural Delodsema: What the Class Really Feels Like

This class is built around a simple idea: you are not just watching jewelry being made, you are making it. The workshop is in Delodsema, near Taro in Tegallalang (so you get a more local feel than the usual Ubud strip).

The vibe is practical. You start with inspiration, then you get step-by-step help through the core techniques, from shaping to cutting and finishing. It is also the kind of activity where you can ask questions without feeling rushed.

Getting to the Workshop from Ubud (Taro, Tegallalang) and Why the Drive Matters

Most people base themselves in Ubud, but this class lives a bit outside town. If you choose pickup, you will ride from your Ubud-area address to the workshop area in Delodsema. If you do not choose pickup, you still return to the meeting point at the end.

A number of participants call out that the ride is worth it. One review mentions about a 40-minute scenic drive and that the area felt less touristy than you might expect. If you hate long rides, this is the main trade-off, but it helps you see the craft in its real setting.

Welcome Tea, Sample Pieces, and Choosing Your Design

The class kicks off with a welcome drink, plus Balinese snacks. Then your instructor brings out jewelry samples to give you a sense of what is possible with the silver you will receive.

You can go two ways:

• If you have your own idea, you work with the silversmith to sketch it out.
• If you do not, you pick from a sample that appeals to you and build from there.

From the way people describe the experience, the team is good at translating your reference design into something you can actually make. In several reviews, instructors such as Aldi, WaWan, and Pepi are mentioned for helping with practical details like getting the ring shape right and making sure the final result matches what the maker intended.

The Hands-On Workshop Flow: From Hammering to Fitting

Once your design is chosen, you move into the hands-on part. You learn techniques that are at the heart of traditional Balinese silversmithing, including hammering and soldering, plus engraving and cutting.

What makes this work for beginners is the support style. Multiple reviews highlight having someone working with them closely, with patience and attention to details like how the ring fits. People also mention that the process is more involved than it looks, but the guidance helps you avoid the common “I thought it would be easier” moments.

You also have a chance to make more than one piece if your silver and time allow it. Some participants describe turning out more than just a single ring, as long as they stayed within the silver allotment.

The Silver Budget: 7 Grams Included and How to Plan Your Piece

Here is the key practical point: your package includes 7 grams of silver (listed as 0.25 ounce or 7g). That is your foundation material for the session.

If you want stones, or you want more silver than what is included, expect add-on costs. The info you are given says extra silver is 80k per gram, and gemstones also cost extra if you use them. In other words, your budget is set by what you can do with the included 7g.

So plan your design like a jeweler would. A delicate, simple ring or a clean pendant often gives you the best odds of finishing exactly what you pictured. More complex shapes, thick settings, or heavy stone use can push you into needing extra material.

A helpful lesson from the way people talk about the class: they do not just hand you tools and hope for the best. The team helps you implement your design using the included silver wisely, and people mention that they made sure they used their silver effectively.

Staff Support and Group Size: What Makes It Work for Beginners

Even though the class is offered as a small group experience (with a maximum of 20 travelers), it often feels closer to a private workshop because of the attention-to-detail coaching. Reviews repeatedly praise the patience of the instructors, and several mention that each person had dedicated support.

That is important if you are nervous about messing up. Jewelry making is physical and precise. The tools and steps take practice, so the ability to ask, adjust, and get feedback matters.

Also, multiple reviews call out the welcome atmosphere and friendliness of the workshop team. People mention they felt genuinely looked after from the start, including while learning and while troubleshooting fit and finishing.

Optional Add-Ons Around Ubud: Cooking, ATV, Safari and Sightseeing

This experience is easy to pair with other activities in the Ubud area. The tour offers optional add-ons that can happen before or after your silversmithing class, including:

• ATV or quad bike tour
• Cooking class
• Village visit
• Sightseeing tour
• Retro Volkswagen Safari

If you are trying to build a full day, these add-ons help you do it without turning the trip into a checklist of separate, distant bookings. People also mention combining the class with a farm or farm-style cooking activity for a full, satisfying day.

The main thing to watch is timing. Since add-ons may happen before or after your workshop session, you will want to confirm what order you are given so you do not end up rushing between activities.

Price and Value at About $36.66 for 3 Hours of Craft

At around $36.66 per person, the value is strongest when you look at what is included versus what you would pay elsewhere for a finished piece.

You get:

• 7 grams of silver (the core material)
• a welcome drink
• an experienced local instructor
• hands-on time to create your own jewelry

That changes the math. You are not paying just for watching a demonstration, you are paying for guided bench time plus actual silver you can keep. And if you go beyond the included silver, you are clearly told the extra cost structure (80k per gram), so there is less mystery about pricing.

Could you buy cheaper souvenir jewelry in Ubud? Sure. But it would not be the same story, or the same feeling of wearing something you made under guidance from a real silversmith.

Who This Jewelry Class Is Best For (and Who Should Skip It)

This is a great match if you:

• want a souvenir you can wear daily
• like hands-on crafts, even if you have never tried metalwork before
• want a more local workshop setting outside the most crowded Ubud corners
• are traveling as a couple and like making matching pieces

It is also a solid choice for groups and mixed experience levels because the instruction is designed to guide first-timers step by step.

Skip it, or at least choose carefully, if you:

• hate rural-area issues like mosquitoes (bug spray is mentioned as helpful in the experience)
• want a purely passive tour with zero effort
• have extremely rigid timelines, since the workshop takes focused time and the region is outside central Ubud

Tips to Get the Best Ring, Pendant, Bangle, or Earrings

A few practical tips make the difference between a decent souvenir and one you actually love wearing.

Bring a clear idea of your target look. If you already know whether you want a ring, pendant, bangle, or earrings, you can get to work faster. If not, pick a sample that matches the style you want and be ready to iterate.

Plan for fitting and finishing. Some people discover that getting the right ring fit is trickier than expected, which is why the patient help matters. When your instructor makes adjustments, trust the process.

Decide early if you want stones. If you add gemstones, you should expect additional charges. If your budget is tight, a clean metal design with no stones is usually the easiest path with the included silver.

Pack for a rural workshop. Expect mosquitoes. Bring or use whatever bug spray is available on-site, and consider light, long clothing.

Should You Book This Ubud Silver Class Jewelry Making in Bali?

Book it if you want a craft activity with a real bench experience, a small-group feel, and a take-home piece made with your own hands. The strongest reason to go is the way the team supports beginners, including details like ring fit and careful finishing, not just generic tool time.

I would only hesitate if you are allergic to the idea of rural travel outside Ubud, or if you dislike hands-on work. But if you are even mildly curious about how Balinese silver jewelry is made, this is one of those experiences that turns into a story you keep wearing, not a photo you forget.

FAQ

How long is the silver jewelry making class?

The class runs about 3 hours (approx.).

Where does the class take place?

It begins at GBE Silver Class in Delodsema, Jl. Taman Gajah, Taro, Kec. Tegallalang, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80561, Indonesia.

Is pickup offered from Ubud?

Pickup is offered. If you need pickup from outside the Ubud area address, extra charges apply. At the end, the activity returns you to your Ubud address if you selected pickup.

What is included in the price?

You get a welcome drink, 7 grams of silver, an experienced instructor or local expert, and the ability to make multiple pieces as long as your silver lasts.

Do I pay extra for gemstones or more silver?

Yes. There is an additional charge if you want to use gemstones. Extra silver costs 80k per gram.

What is the group size, and is there free cancellation?

The group size is capped at 20 travelers. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, you will not get a refund.