About this tour
Spend four hours at John Hardy's Bali workshop learning traditional jewellery techniques from master artisans. You'll sketch designs, carve wax models, weave chain by hand, and explore the archive of pieces that shaped the label's aesthetic. The session includes lunch and a 2 million IDR gift card to spend on jewellery made during or after the class. Small groups get personalised instruction in an intimate setting.
Highlights
- Hand-weave an icon chain under artisan supervision
- Carve your own wax jewellery prototype
- Watercolour rendering of your design concept
- Walk through the active workshop floor
- Browse the archive of historical pieces
- Two-million-rupiah credit towards finished jewellery
- Lunch included in the four-hour session
What to expect
Arrive at 10 AM for a welcome drink, then jump into hands-on work. You'll start with watercolour sketching to plan your piece, move to wax carving—where the artisans show you how to shape and refine—then progress to chain weaving, a technique that requires patience and precision. Between stations, the team walks you through the archive, explaining how historical designs inform current collections. You'll tour the workshop floor to see other artisans at their benches. Lunch breaks up the day mid-session. By 2 PM you'll have a finished wax model and drawings, plus the gift card to apply towards a cast or ready-made piece.
Good to know
Book at least two days ahead. Children under 12 aren't admitted; under-18s must bring an adult. Wear flat, closed shoes—the workshop has slippery patches and uneven surfaces. Public transport reaches the location; private pickups aren't included. Not suitable if pregnant.
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