Bali · WORKSHOPS
The 15 best workshops and classes you can book from the Kuta strip today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.
Meet UP2U Surf School Bali on Kuta Beach, near the Pullman hotel, for a two-hour beginner lesson with boards, leashes, surf shirts, coaching, lockers, showers, and free surf photos. Instructors such as Gede, Chip, Lubis, and Darwin have helped first-timers stand up and catch waves.
“Private 1:1 instruction, so helpful and patient. Great wave riding area. Breaks part way through the lesson. Highly recommend!!”
Meet at Odysseys Surf School for a two-hour Kuta Beach lesson with one instructor per person. You’ll learn paddling and standing on a soft-top board, practice in the water, and may buy high-resolution action photos afterward. VJ and Riko are among the instructors praised for patient coaching.
“Everything was as described, everything very well prepared and the staff was really kind and patient”
Meet Bali Surf Class at Kuta Beach for a private two-hour lesson with instructors such as Harman, Jerry, Eric, and Robbie. You’ll cover safety, practice on the sand, then spend two 45-minute sessions catching waves with a board, rash vest, and water provided.
“I had Harman as my instructor. He was awesome. The waves were great to learn on. They picked up as the lesson went on which was perfect as I had surfed before. Harman was great at helping and spoke great English. He was funny and gave great tips and instruction.”
Join Chef Bagus and his team in Kuta for a three-hour Balinese cooking class. Visit a local market when available, prepare dishes such as sate lilit and green papaya salad, then eat your meal with the group.
“It was a fantastic experience doing this cooking class. Chef is a funny bugger and there were lots of laughs. Highly recommend 👌”
At this hands-on Kuta workshop, you choose a design and make one piece of 925 sterling silver with guidance from Balinese silversmiths. Artie, Martie, and the team help with melting, hammering, shaping, engraving, and polishing. The class lasts about 1.5 to 3 hours and includes up to 5 grams of silver.
“Very kind patient guys who take the time to perfect what your making . Was a great experience and very educational . Thankyou boys”
Meet Bintang and the Surfnesia team at Padang Padang Beach for a two-hour lesson built around paddling, popping up, ocean safety, and catching your first waves. Boards, rashguards, zinc, and reef shoes are included when needed. Lessons run from sunrise to sunset.
“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!”
At Family Silver Class Legian, you’ll shape 5 grams of Indonesian silver into a ring, pendant, or earrings with help from English-speaking Balinese craftsmen. Expect a private, hands-on workshop with design choices, sanding, polishing, and a finished keepsake to take home.
“Staff’s were friendly and the experience was fun. Had a great time creating a memorable ring. Highly recommend.”
At Kuta Beach, your private 90-minute lesson starts with beach theory, sand practice, and a personal coach such as Erwin or Reza. You get a board, rashguard, zinc, hotel pickup, and photos or video, then practice standing on easy waves at your own pace.
“Awesome… What a great Experiance. The team at 27 Surf were very professional and friendly. Great photos provided within 24hours of my experience. If your going to book a surf lesson, these are the guys to go with”
Meet your instructor in Kuta for a private two-hour scooter lesson. You’ll learn scooter controls, braking, turning, intersections, and Bali road habits, then practice on a quiet village street. Pickup is available from Kuta, Seminyak, Jimbaran, Uluwatu, Sanur, and Denpasar.
“I fully recommend this to anyone. The teacher is a lovely man that's very patient and teaches correctly and calmly by the end of it you will feel much more confident on a bike.”
Meet Infinite Wave Surf School in Bingin for a private two-hour lesson with an instructor such as Yudi, Yudika, or Eureka. You’ll learn paddling, standing, wave choice, safety, etiquette, and board control, with a surfboard, rash guard, and local transfers included.
“They never contacted me, didn’t respond to my message, didn’t pick me up, and I didn’t go surfing… biggest waist of $50”
Meet the UP2U Surf School Bali team near Kuta Beach for a two-hour semi-private lesson with one coach and two guests. You’ll get a board, leash, rash guard, photos, showers, and practical feedback, with instruction suited to first-timers or improving surfers.
“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.”
At Garuda Silver Class in Ungasan, you choose one design and turn 1 to 5 grams of silver into a personal keepsake. Silversmiths guide you through melting, shaping, soldering, sanding, and polishing. The 1.5 to 3-hour class includes tools, materials, a snack, water, and Wi-Fi.
“Very friendly. Unfortunately, the English of the instructor was relatively poor, so we could draw little information from the course. Although my wife and I were the only participants and there was no time pressure (course duration up to 3 hoursRead moreAuto-translated”
At Signature Jewelry Classes in Uluwatu, a professional silversmith guides you through shaping, hammering, stamping, sawing, and polishing 1 to 6 grams of pure silver into one personal design. Choose a template or your own idea, then add gold plating for an extra charge.
“Great experience and was able to personalize our rings exactly how we wanted. Would recommend. Easy to work with”
Meet UP2U Surf School Bali on Kuta Beach, in front of the Pullman hotel, for a two-hour private lesson. You get one coach per guest, a board, leash, rash vest, free surf photos, and online training material. Chip is one instructor named in guest feedback.
“Had no experience surfing. Within 30 minutes, was able to catch a wave. Chip, my instructor was patient with me and attentive. Gave me feedback on how to improve and what to look out for. Would absolutely do this activity again when I’m back in Bali.”
Learn to surf over five two-hour lessons at Rip Curl School of Surf on Legian’s Double Six Beach. Groups are limited to five students per coach, with boards, helmets, rash guards, transfers, showers, towels, water, and fruit included. Bring your own swimsuit.
“We booked our three teenage sons onto the five day surfing course and they had an amazing time. I had a couple of queries prior to booking and these were all dealt with very promptly, communication throughout was excellent. The best thing was the instructors and tRead more”
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