Kuta · WORKSHOPS

The 15 Best Workshops & Classes from Kuta

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The good workshops & classes fill up days ahead in high season. Below, the 15 to book first, what each includes and where they differ.

HOT PROMO. Beginner Surf Lessons in Bali - What the two hours feel like
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HOT PROMO. Beginner Surf Lessons in Bali

1.Beginner Surf Lessons in Bali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · from $13Our pick

Meet UP2U Surf School on Kuta Beach, in front of the Pullman hotel, for an approximately two-hour beginner lesson. A coach covers the basics on shore, then helps you practise in the water. Boards, leashes, surf shirts, lockers and showers are included. Coaches such as Gede, Chip and Lubis have earned particular praise, though you cannot choose a specific instructor.

“This was our second lesson with this business. We absolutely loved the first session so decided to go again! This lesson we learnt a bit more and we’re way more confident! Recommend going more than once!”

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Surf Lesson with a Personal Instructor at Kuta Beach - Why private instruction helps beginners
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Surf Lesson with a Personal Instructor at Kuta Beach

2.Surf Lesson with a Personal Instructor at Kuta Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 192 reviews · from $50

Get a private, beginner-focused surf lesson at Kuta Beach, with one instructor per person and soft-top boards, helmets and rash vests provided. You’ll start with a short beachside introduction, then practice paddling and standing up in the water. Instructors may include VJ or Riko, though names are not guaranteed. The lesson lasts about two hours.

“Everything was as described, everything very well prepared and the staff was really kind and patient”

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The best surf lessons in Kuta - A beach break, then another 45 minutes
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The best surf lessons in Kuta

3.The best surf lessons in Kuta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · from $25

At Kuta Beach, Bali Surf Class gives your group a private, two-hour surf lesson for about $25 per person. You’ll cover safety and technique on the sand, then spend two sessions in the water with a break between them. Boards, rash vests, and bottled water are included. Ask about tide times before you book.

“Best instructors, nice vibe and good technique. Liked it and will recogo my friends for sure and will be back myself”

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Chef Bagus Balinese Indonesian Food Cooking Class - Start the morning with Balinese ingredients
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Chef Bagus Balinese Indonesian Food Cooking Class

4.Chef Bagus Balinese Indonesian Food Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · from $51

Join Chef Bagus and his team for a morning of Balinese cooking in Kuta. You’ll prepare dishes such as sate lilit, chicken in banana leaf, peanut sauce, and green papaya salad, then eat what you’ve made. A market visit, recipes, lunch, and pickup from selected areas are included. The class runs about three hours, with hotel drop-off around 1 pm.

“Amazing experience. So much fun. Chef Bagus is a hoot. Food was so delicious. I would highly recommend. Might even do it again.”

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Kuta Bali Silver Jewelry Making Class Near Kuta Beach - From melting silver to a polished keepsake
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Kuta Bali Silver Jewelry Making Class Near Kuta Beach

5.Kuta Bali Silver Jewelry Making Class Near Kuta Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $45

At a workshop on Jalan Raya Legian near Kuta Beach, Balinese silversmiths guide you from choosing a design to melting, shaping, soldering, filing, and polishing silver. The class lasts about 1.5 to 3 hours, with tools, a snack, water, and Wi-Fi included. You make one piece to take home; gemstones and extra silver cost more.

“A fantastic experience, the workshop is taught by many skilled instructors who help you every step of the way with clear directions, but let you do the exciting parts like melting, hammering, shaping the silver, moulding into your desired design Read more”

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Surfnesia Surf Lesson and Guiding - Tide, time and choosing a surf spot
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Surfnesia Surf Lesson and Guiding

6.Surfnesia Surf Lesson and Guiding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $33

Meet your Surfnesia instructor at Padang Padang Beach for a two-hour lesson shaped around your ability and the tide. You’ll cover board basics, paddling, standing up, surf etiquette and ocean safety, then practise catching waves. Boards and rashguards are included, and Bintang is a named instructor, though his availability is not guaranteed.

“Bintang was an amazing instructor. This was my first time surfing and I am a bit clumsy so I was weary but I was able to ride in 4 waves due to Bintangs thorough instructions. He made me feel safe the whole time and it was a 10000/10 experience. I am sad that I will not be staying in uluwatu longer because I want to take more lessons from Bintang!”

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Bali: Silver Jewelry Making Class in Seminyak and Legian - Working beside Balinese silversmiths
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Bali: Silver Jewelry Making Class in Seminyak and Legian

7.Silver Jewelry Making Class in Seminyak and Legian

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $12Best value

At Family Silver Class Legian, local English-speaking silversmiths guide you through shaping and polishing 5 grams of Indonesian silver into a personal piece of jewelry. Choose a ring, earrings, pendant, or another design, and learn about silverwork in Bali. The private workshop lasts about two hours, though the full process may take up to three.

“Very friendly, helpful, and patient staff that made the experience both memorable and thoroughly enjoyable. We learned a lot and had a lot of of good laughs. Would certainly consider going again.”

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Private Beginner 1 on 1 Surf Lesson at Kuta Beach - Practising the pop-up before you reach the water
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Private Beginner 1 on 1 Surf Lesson at Kuta Beach

8.Private Beginner 1 on 1 Surf Lesson at Kuta Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $46

At Kuta Beach, a private instructor teaches you the basics on the sand before helping you try them in the water. Your board, rashguard, zinc, photos or video, and hotel pickup are included. Coaches Erwin and Reza are among the instructors associated with the school, though your assigned coach may vary.

“J’ai adoré premier cours de surf pour moi les mecs sont géniaux je recommande foncer les yeux fermés”

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Kekeb Cooking Class at Nusa Dua - The chefs are part of the evening
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Kekeb Cooking Class at Nusa Dua

9.Kekeb Cooking Class at Nusa Dua

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $55

Spend four afternoon hours at Kekeb Restaurant in Nusa Dua learning to prepare ten Balinese dishes with local chefs, including instructors called Teddy or Theddy in class accounts. The session starts at 3 pm and includes afternoon tea, dinner, cooking equipment, a recipe book, and a certificate. Pickup is offered, but drop-off is not included.

“What an awesome experience. It was extremely fun, interactive and a wonderful immersion of delicious authentic Balinese cuisine! I felt extra special since I was the only participant and Teddy was attentive to every detail in explaining,dRead more”

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2 Hours Private Scooter Lesson in Bali - Turning Basic Skills Into Street Awareness
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2 Hours Private Scooter Lesson in Bali

10.2 Hours Private Scooter Lesson in Bali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews

This private two-hour lesson starts with scooter controls and basic skills, then moves to a quiet village street when you feel ready. Expect instruction on Bali’s riding culture and defensive road habits. Pickup is offered in Kuta, Seminyak, Jimbaran, Uluwatu, Sanur and Denpasar. Instructors Iqbal and Chris are among the names associated with the teaching.

“It was a truly wonderful experience. The instructor was friendly and encouraging. I went from anxiety to loving scooters in just two hours of the lesson. I learned not only how to drive the scooter but also how to behave on streets and how to Read more”

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Private Surf Lessons in Padang Padang - Uluwatu - Bali - What happens during your two-hour lesson
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Private Surf Lessons in Padang Padang – Uluwatu – Bali

11.Private Surf Lessons in Padang Padang – Uluwatu – Bali

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 30 reviews · from $149

Take an approximately two-hour private surf lesson with Infinite Wave Surf School on Bali’s Bukit Peninsula. Your instructor adapts the session for a beginner or intermediate surfer and chooses a beach such as Padang Padang, Dreamland or Balangan according to tides and break conditions. A board, rash guard and area transfers are included. Instructors named in past lessons include Yudi, Yudika and Eureka.

“My wife and I had an incredible experience with our instructor, Eureka. He was very patient and thorough. We were both surfing at the end of the hour. Infinite Wave is outstanding.”

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HOT PROMO. Semi Private Lessons (1 Coach/2 Guests) - A Two-Hour Session, Without a Packed Schedule
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HOT PROMO. Semi Private Lessons (1 Coach/2 Guests)

12.Semi Private Lessons (1 Coach/2 Guests)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $13

Spend about two hours learning to surf on Kuta Beach with UP2U Surf School Bali. This semi-private package requires two people and pairs them with one coach for more individual feedback. You can choose a start time, use the supplied board and rashie, and take home free surf photos.

“Fantastic. My wife and I had never surfed before and we were given expert advice from UP2U. Would highly recommend these guys if you want to learn to ride the waves.”

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Uluwatu Silver Class: A Unique Jewelry-Making Experience in Bali - What the silver allowance means for your budget
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Uluwatu Silver Class: A Unique Jewelry-Making Experience in Bali

13.Uluwatu Silver Class: A Unique Jewelry-Making Experience in Bali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $45

At Garuda Silver Class in Ungasan, you’ll choose a design, then work with a silversmith to melt, shape, solder, sand, and polish one piece of silver jewelry. The private class suits beginners and takes about 1.5 to 3 hours. Materials, tools, a snack, water, and Wi-Fi are included; transport and some add-ons cost extra.

“Fantastic opportunity to experience the art of silver work from an actual local artist. We will have our special souvenirs forever.”

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Bali Jewelry Silver Class in Uluwatu with Gold Plating Option - From raw silver to a finished keepsake
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Bali Jewelry Silver Class in Uluwatu with Gold Plating Option

14.Bali Jewelry Silver Class in Uluwatu with Gold Plating Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $46

At Signature Jewelry Classes in Pecatu, a professional silversmith guides you through designing and making one silver jewelry piece in a two-hour workshop. Use 1 to 6 grams of silver, follow a template or create your own design, and add gold plating for an extra charge. The class runs during the day and in the evening.

“Great experience and was able to personalize our rings exactly how we wanted. Would recommend. Easy to work with”

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HOT PROMO. Private Surf Lessons (1 Coach/1 Guest) - What your two hours are likely to involve
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HOT PROMO. Private Surf Lessons (1 Coach/1 Guest)

15.Private Surf Lessons (1 Coach/1 Guest)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $19

At Kuta Beach, UP2U Surf School Bali gives you a two-hour lesson with one coach per guest. The instructor adapts the session to your progress, and the school provides a surfboard, leash and rash shirt. Free surf photos and an online training course are included. Bring sunscreen and a towel; lesson times change with surf conditions.

“Me and my 12 year old son had a very good time. It was the first time we surfed. The day before the session we were sent links to read and watch and that really helped. Already booked my second session and highly recommend.”

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