Since the early 20th century, Ubud has been home to both local and international artists, from painters and woodcarvers to traditional dancers. This creative spirit has been passed down through generations, making Ubud a place deeply enriched by culture.
Equipoise proudly presents our Artisan Encounter experience, inviting you to step closer to this living heritage through intimate moments with local artists, where every craft tells a story of tradition and timeless beauty.
Learn the fundamentals of Balinese wood carving from craftsmen who have practiced this tradition for generations. Working with simple chisels and hand tools, you will shape a small piece of wood into a motif or form of your choice. The session offers a steady, thoughtful pace, an introduction to a heritage that values patience, focus, and quiet detail.
Learn the foundations of Balinese batik under the guidance of local artisans who have carried this craft for generations. This hands-on session introduces the traditional wax-resist process, drawing with a canting, working with carved stamps, and applying natural dyes to create depth and pattern. You will complete a piece of cloth that reflects both your design and the quiet precision of this timeless craft.
Work with clay in a guided session led by local craftsmen who continue Bali’s longstanding ceramic traditions. This hands-on experience introduces the basic techniques of shaping and forming. Whether by hand or on the wheel, allowing you to create a simple vessel or decorative piece that reflects both your touch and the craft’s enduring calm.
Guided by Balinese silversmiths, create a piece of jewellery shaped by your own hands. This quiet workshop introduces the fundamentals of traditional silverwork, from forming and soldering to the final polish allowing you to craft a keepsake that carries both your design and the spirit of local craftsmanship.