The 15 Best Classes & Workshops in Bali

1.Balinese Cooking Class in Seminyak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 281 reviews · from $66Our pick

At The Amala in Seminyak, Chef Putu and his team guide you through a three-course Balinese meal, from spice preparation to the final dish. Choose a morning or afternoon class, add a Jimbaran market visit to the morning session, and take home your apron and certificate.

“A fun experience in a beautiful location at the Amala Villas. The chef was knowledgeable and involved us all in the class. The food prepared was delicious. Would definitely recommend this experience.”

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2.Nia Bali Seminyak Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · from $71

Start with an 8 a.m. pickup in Seminyak, visit a traditional market, then cook up to 12 Balinese dishes at Warung Nia with an instructor such as Tommy Ford. Lunch, tea or coffee, a cookbook, and a certificate are included. The class lasts about four and a half hours.

“Amazing experience! Class was so fun, instructors really friendly and helpful, and the food was delicious! Highly recommend :-)”

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3.Surfing lesson with ISA certified instructor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $25Best value

Meet Yahya or Ari at Batu Bolong Beach for a two-hour private surf lesson. You’ll cover safety, paddling, and standing on land before heading into suitable waves with close coaching. Pickup by scooter is available from Canggu, and equipment is included.

“I really appreciate the care and knowledge that these guys took to make my experience safe and enjoyable. They were very professional and friendly. Very responsive and respectful. Thank you for everything. I really reccommend these guys to teach you surfing.”

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4.Cooking class in the comfort of your own personal villa. Yes, I’ll come to you!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · from $50

Yohana Parapat brings a private Indonesian cooking class to your Canggu villa. Over about three hours, you help prepare three local dishes, adjust the menu for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other needs, then eat together while she handles the washing up.

“Combining the herbs & spices and grinding them into a paste - for each dish - such great flavours!!!! But it was too rushed - we prepared 6 dishes in 3 hours - it would have been better to allow 4 hrs. Also it was strange that we cooked 2 chicken dishes when 1 person didn’t eat chicken and the cook had been informed.”

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5.The funniest private 2 hour surf lesson, Canggu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $33

Meet Curly at Jl. Nelayan in Canggu for a private two-hour surf lesson. He teaches beginners through advanced surfers, starts with beach practice, then coaches you in the water. Lesson times are set around the forecast and tide, with a surf shirt and face sunscreen available.

“Curly and crew were awesome! They were informative and encouraging. My husband can’t swim and they stayed with him the whole time and he was able to stand up!”

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6.Kuta Seminyak Scooter Lessons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $52

Spend about two hours learning scooter basics near Canggu, starting on a powered bicycle before moving to a scooter. Raffi and Dio are praised for calm, clear instruction, and you’ll also learn local road rules and ways to avoid trouble with police.

“Awesome lesson with a great instructor! Learned a lot about scooter driving in a really nice and chill atmosphere and scenery too! Highly recommended.”

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7.Bali Seminyak Silver Class Activity and Take Your Own Creation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $46

At Padi Jewelry Classes near Seminyak, Abi, Putu, and their team guide you through designing and making one silver piece in about two hours. You choose a style, use up to 6 grams of silver, learn sawing, filing, stamping, and polishing, then take your finished creation home.

“This was a creative hands on experience with friendly teachers and the best take home silvenir great for all the family.”

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8.Canggu Silver Jewelry Making Class: Create Unique Silver Jewelry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $41

At Stellar Jewelry Classes near Berawa Beach, you’ll design and make one silver jewelry piece with patient guidance from local craftsmen. Hammer, shape, solder, and polish your creation in an air-conditioned studio. The class usually takes 1.5 to 3 hours, with stones and gold plating available for an added fee.

“This team were great and very personable. It was a fun experience and good quality hand workmanship. Thank you very much. Highly recommend!”

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9.Silver Jewelry Making Class and Ubud Tour with All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $75

Spend about three hours learning silverwork in a family-run Ubud village workshop, then visit Batuan Temple and Tegenungan Waterfall. Your private driver handles hotel transfers, water, snacks, entrance fees, tools, and 7 grams of silver. The instructor helps shape your personal keepsake.

“We first arrived at their beautiful home! Very kind and bright family business ! They were patient with us while showing and helping us make our very much memorable rings that i won’t take off 🥰 . I have friends and family looking to visit bai in the future, i will gladly recommend them to join the experience!”

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10.90 Minutes Surfing Lesson in Canggu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $34

Meet Edy at Batu Bolong Beach in Canggu for a private 90-minute surf lesson. You get a surf explanation, board, lycra, water, and zinc sunscreen. Edy is known for patient coaching and clear timing advice, making this a strong choice for first-time surfers.

“Edy is simply the best. I've never found a teacher so patient, competent, funny and polite in my entire life. If you want to try surfing, you have to call him. You won't regret it!”

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11.Balinese Cooking Class & Tanah Lot Temple Visit – Private & All-Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $95

Spend a full day cooking Balinese food with a private tutor, shopping for ingredients, grinding spices, and eating the meal you prepare. Your driver then takes you from Seminyak to Tanah Lot Temple. Guides such as Soni, Komang, Aprio, and Ngurah have been praised for warm, flexible service.

“Loved this tour!!! Had the best time learning how to make various Balinese dishes!! The chef, Soni, and his staff were the best!! Very encouraging and knowledgeable. They were able to answer any questions we had and made this the best exRead more”

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12.2 Hour Private Beginner Surf Lesson Canggu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · from $34

Meet Lokal Surf School Canggu Bali for a private two-hour beginner lesson at Batu Bolong Beach. A certified local instructor covers paddling, pop-ups, wave catching, safety, and surf etiquette, then coaches you in the water with a board, rash guard, zinc, sunscreen, and water provided.

“Please book it if you are still hesitant by your prior unpleasant experience or feel insecure if you have no experience before. I promised myself this would be the last shot for surfing, given I had 3 lessons before in Taiwan and Dreamland beach, tbh, it’s quite frustrated. HowRead more”

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13.Balinese Cooking Class at The Santai Umalas Kerobokan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $45

At The Santai in Umalas, Chef Gusde, Chef Surya, or another local chef guides you through Balinese recipes, fresh ingredients, and spice blends. Prepare a starter, main course, and dessert in a small group, then eat your meal at the villa. Pickup covers Seminyak, Kerobokan, and Canggu.

“Lovely experience. From communication, to pick up to the actual activity. I was the only participant and it was great having a private class. Food was great and wine was very reasonable. The property is beautiful and I would definitely return.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $46

Spend six hours at Kaula Bali near Seminyak learning leatherwork with Abenk and Opik. Cut, dye, stitch, polish, and finish a small custom item in a peaceful studio setting, then take your handmade wallet, bag, belt, or accessory home.

“The leather craft workshop was so awesome! My friend and I got to make leather card wallets from start to finish. We even died the leather. It was so cool! Our host was so patient and friendly I highly recommend this experience 🥰”

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15.TULA Wellness Half Day Experience with Yoga Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $136

Spend four quiet hours at TULA Wellness by The Amala in Seminyak with private yoga, breathing and meditation, a 60-minute lymphatic drainage massage, and a two-course vegetarian meal. Instructors may include Dewa or Ninie, with therapists such as Ari, Desi, or Ana.

“This was an amazing! The yoga was excellent the yoga instructor and healer diagnosed my stomach issues which from the class only was extraordinary.”

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