Silver and Brass Jewellery Making Class in Seminyak Bali

The jewellery studio in Seminyak

The class takes place in an artisan studio in Seminyak, with long wooden worktables, good lighting and a calm, creative atmosphere. It is fully air-conditioned, a welcome break from the tropical heat, and its stylish interiors make it a pleasant place to take photos of your work in progress. The studio can welcome up to 20 people, so it works for solo visitors, couples and small groups celebrating together.

On arrival you receive a welcome drink and meet your instructor, who shows you the samples and helps you choose a design or adapt your own idea. Many people search for a jewellery making class in Seminyak as a rainy-day activity or a break from the beach, and this two-hour workshop fits easily into an afternoon or evening.

Silversmith techniques you will learn

Bali has a long tradition of silversmithing, especially in the village of Celuk near Ubud, where families have worked silver for generations. In this class you learn the basic techniques of that craft: measuring and sawing the metal with a jeweller's saw, filing the edges, stamping letters or patterns, hammering texture into the surface and shaping a ring around a steel mandrel.

Your instructor demonstrates each step and then guides your hands as you work, so even complete beginners finish with a neat, wearable piece. You work with 1 to 6 grams of pure silver for one design, enough for a ring or a pendant. Those who prefer a golden look can choose brass, a gold-toned metal, in its own option.

Gold plating and finishing your piece

Once the shaping is done, your piece is polished on the grinding wheel to bring out its shine. In the default option it is then gold-plated, giving the silver a radiant golden finish that lasts. The brass option also includes gold plating, while the silver-only class leaves the metal in its natural colour, with plating available as an add-on on the day.

The whole process usually takes one to two hours, depending on how detailed your design is. You leave the studio with your finished jewellery ready to wear, a personal souvenir of Bali or a gift with a story behind it. Couples often make matching rings, and friends enjoy crafting pieces side by side, comparing designs as they go.

Seminyak, Bali's stylish beach district

Seminyak lies on the west coast of Bali, north of Kuta and Legian, and is known for its long sandy beach, sunsets over the Indian Ocean, boutiques, cafés and design shops along streets such as Jalan Kayu Aya and Jalan Petitenget. At its northern end stands Pura Petitenget, a 16th-century sea temple still used for ceremonies.

The studio is easy to reach from anywhere in Seminyak, Legian, Kerobokan or Canggu by taxi or scooter. The daytime classes start every hour from 09:00 to 17:00, and an evening class starts between 17:30 and 19:00, so you can combine the workshop with a beach afternoon or a sunset walk.