Ondox Silver Class and jewelry UBUD

The best part of this Ubud experience is that you do not simply shop for Balinese jewelry, you make a piece yourself. At Ondox Silver Class, Kedak and Komang guide you through shaping, carving, smoothing, and finishing a design in a small family workshop near the Ceking rice terraces.

I like the personal instruction and the chance to turn a holiday idea into something you can wear. I also like the setting: after class, you can walk across to the rice terraces or nearby attractions. The main point to check before booking is the silver allowance, since the details describe both 5 and 6 grams, and extra silver costs more.

Key points at a glance

• Small family workshop: The class has a maximum of five people, allowing close help at the workbench.
• Your own design: Make a ring, earrings, pendant, bracelet, or another small piece, with guidance from experienced Balinese silversmiths.
• Across from Ceking rice terraces: Combine the class with one of Tegallalang’s well-known rice-field stops.
• 5 grams of silver included: Extra silver is listed at IDR 80,000 per gram. Some booking details refer to 6 grams, so confirm before class.
• About two hours: The stated class time is 1.5 to 2 hours, with an extra charge if you stay longer.
• A personal souvenir: You leave with a piece you helped shape, rather than a mass-produced item bought in a shop.

Making silver jewelry beside Ubud’s rice terraces

Ondox Silver Class is in Tegallalang, north of central Ubud, on Jalan Raya Tegallalang. The workshop is across from the Ceking rice terraces and close to attractions such as Cretya, so it works well as part of a half-day outing.

You meet at the workshop and return there when the class ends. Shuttle service is not included, but the location is reachable by online taxi services such as Grab and Gojek. Several people found the ride from Ubud straightforward, with one estimate putting it at about 20 minutes. Actual time depends on traffic and your starting point.

I would plan this as a morning or early afternoon pairing: silver class first, rice terraces afterward, or the other way around. That saves you a separate trip north of Ubud and gives the outing a clear shape. The terrace area can be busy and commercial in places, so the quiet workshop provides a useful change of pace.

The studio is a small family operation run by native Balinese makers. Kedak and Komang have more than 10 years of experience as silver jewelry craftsmen, including years of work before opening their own business. Their aim is not only to support the family, but also to set aside part of their profits for community management in their village.

That local connection matters. You are learning in a working family business, not attending a large production-line demonstration. The setting is simple, friendly, and personal, with complimentary Balinese snacks, bottled water, and Wi-Fi available.

Designing a ring, pendant, or bracelet

The class begins with your idea. You can bring a picture on your phone, sketch something simple, or work from the shapes and examples available at the workshop. You can design a ring, earrings, a pendant, a bracelet, or another small silver item.

This freedom is one of the strongest reasons to book. A standard craft class can leave you copying a fixed pattern. Here, the finished piece can reflect your taste, your initials, a travel memory, or a shape you already wear at home.

Keep the silver limit in mind as you design. The included amount is listed as 5 grams in the detailed information, while the shorter tour summary says 6 grams. That difference may affect a wide bracelet, a thick ring, or a design with several parts. Ask the operator to confirm the current allowance when you book.

The workshop can also sell local gemstones for an additional fee. This gives you another way to personalize a pendant or ring, but the stone cost is separate from the class price and silver allowance. If you want a gemstone, ask about the available choices and final price before work begins.

You can create your own design, but the casting process is not included as a hands-on step. That is an important distinction. You participate in much of the manual work, yet some technical stages remain with the artisans. A complicated design may also need more help from Kedak or Komang than a plain band or small pendant.

What the two-hour class actually involves

The stated duration is about two hours, with the detailed information giving a range of 1.5 to 2 hours. You receive an introduction to the jewelry-making process, then work through the stages with instruction and hands-on assistance.

The exact order may vary by design, but you can expect the work to focus on shaping the silver, forming the piece, adding simple carved detail, and smoothing and finishing the surface. The guides explain each stage in clear terms and let you take part wherever possible.

This is not a class that assumes you already know how to use jewelry tools. Several first-time makers found the process easy to follow because the instruction was broken into manageable steps. You do not need prior silversmithing skill, though patience and attention help.

A useful balance runs through the class. You do enough work to feel that the piece is yours, while the artisans step in when a task requires more control or experience. That is especially helpful with rings, where an uneven shape can affect comfort, or with small decorative details that are hard to correct.

If your design is ambitious, allow for more instruction and possible extra silver. The listed fee for time beyond the class period is IDR 75,000, and extra silver is IDR 80,000 per gram. These are modest amounts, but they can change the final cost if you arrive with plans for a large or heavily decorated piece.

The finished jewelry is yours to take home. That makes the class more than a pleasant activity for an afternoon. Each time you wear the ring or pendant, you have a physical reminder of your time near Ubud.

Why the small group makes a difference

The maximum group size is five people. That is a real advantage for a craft activity, where a guide standing across a crowded room cannot offer much help.

At Ondox, the family team can watch your technique, correct a shape, and help you adapt an idea as it develops. This is particularly useful if you bring a photo of a contemporary ring or want to make two small pieces from the included silver. The close guidance also helps parents or anyone less comfortable with English, since the process is shown as well as explained.

The warm welcome is part of the experience. Snacks and water are provided as you settle in, and the atmosphere is more like being received by a local family than entering a formal school. The owners’ young daughter is also part of the family setting, which adds to the home-based feel.

That informality will suit many people, but it may not suit anyone expecting a polished luxury studio or a long technical course. This is a practical, friendly workshop. The goal is to make a wearable object in a short session, not to train you as a professional silversmith.

The value of a $30.56 jewelry class

At $30.56 per person, the price includes the class, the stated silver allowance, instruction, snacks, bottled water, and Wi-Fi. You also get the piece you make, which gives the price more weight than a simple craft demonstration.

Value depends on how you use the silver. A pair of small rings may be possible for some designs, while a heavier bracelet or detailed pendant may require extra material. The silver allowance is not unlimited, so compare the price based on both the experience and the final object, not on the class fee alone.

The family setting also adds value for people who care about supporting a small local business. Part of the family’s profits is set aside for community management in the village. You are still buying an experience, but your money is connected to a local household and its community work.

The class is booked, on average, 17 days ahead, which suggests that popular dates can fill. Multiple daily start times make it easier to fit around Ubud sightseeing, but I would still reserve early if you have only one free morning.

Pairing the class with Tegallalang

The location is one of Ondox’s best practical features. The workshop sits across from the Ceking rice terraces, so you can combine jewelry-making with one of the most recognizable sights north of Ubud.

The pairing works because the activities feel different. The rice fields give you open views and an outdoor walk. The silver class brings you indoors for focused handwork. You can schedule the terrace visit before class if you want photographs in softer morning light, then cool down with the workshop, or make the jewelry first and visit the terraces afterward.

The nearby attractions also make the trip worthwhile for anyone who does not want to spend an entire day inside central Ubud. One booking can anchor a short northern Ubud itinerary. Do remember that the class ends back at the workshop, and you arrange your own transport from there.

Who will enjoy this class most

I would recommend Ondox to couples, friends, families, and solo visitors who want an activity with a personal result. It is especially good for anyone who likes handmade objects, wants a meaningful Bali keepsake, or has a design already saved on a phone.

It also works for first-time jewelry makers. The instruction is patient, the group is small, and you can receive help at each stage. Parents or older family members who are less confident with English can still follow the process through demonstrations and simple explanations.

This may be less suitable if you want a completely independent workshop with no artisan help. You can take part in the making, but the guides will assist with difficult stages and handle casting. It is also not the best match for someone seeking a large, heavy piece within the base price.

Practical details before you book

The meeting point is Ondox Silver Class and Jewelry, Jalan Raya Tegallalang, Tegallalang, Gianyar, Bali 80561. Online taxis are available in the area, and the activity is near public transportation, but no shuttle is included.

Wear something comfortable for sitting and working with your hands. Bring a reference image if you have a particular design in mind. A simple design is easier to complete within the stated time, while a complex shape may require extra guidance, silver, or time.

Confirm three details before arriving:

• The current silver allowance, since the information gives both 5 and 6 grams.
• The price of any gemstone you want to add.
• The charge for extra silver or time if your design runs beyond the included amount.

Most people can participate, and the maximum group size is five. Confirmation is provided at booking. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Changes or cancellations made within 24 hours are not accepted for a refund, and the operator may offer another date or a full refund if the minimum number is not met.

Should you book Ondox Silver Class?

Book it if you want a small, warm, hands-on activity that ends with a personal souvenir. The patient husband-and-wife team, small group, rice-terrace location, and freedom to make your own design give this class a clear advantage over simply buying Balinese jewelry in a shop.

I would be cautious only if you need a fixed final price for a large piece or expect a full professional silversmithing course. For everyone else, the $30.56 price is sensible, especially when paired with Ceking rice terraces and the chance to make something you can wear long after Bali.

FAQ

Where is Ondox Silver Class located?

It is on Jalan Raya Tegallalang in Tegallalang, Gianyar, Bali, north of Ubud. The workshop is across from the Ceking rice terraces and near other tourist attractions.

How long does the silver class last?

The class lasts about 1.5 to 2 hours. An additional fee of IDR 75,000 applies if you stay beyond the included class time.

How much silver is included?

The detailed information lists 5 grams of pure silver, while the tour summary refers to 6 grams. Confirm the current allowance with Ondox before booking or beginning your design.

What kind of jewelry can I make?

You can design a ring, earrings, pendant, bracelet, or another type of jewelry. You can create your own design, but the casting process is not included as a hands-on step.

Are gemstones included?

No. Local gemstones are available for an additional fee. The cost depends on the stone you choose.

Is transportation included?

No shuttle is included. You travel to and from the meeting point yourself, with online taxi services such as Grab and Gojek available in the area.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours before the experience start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not accepted for a refund.