



Bali: Keliki Painting Workshop
Operating Hours:Monday - Sunday: 09:00 - 17:00 (sessions by booking)
The Vibe:Tiny brushstrokes, centuries of tradition 🎨
Tucked in a quiet village north of Ubud, this workshop preserves the Keliki style of Balinese miniature painting — intricate, detail-rich scenes depicting mythology and daily life, taught by local artists who learned from their grandparents.
Birdsong and a light breeze drift through an open-air studio. A fine-tipped brush dips into natural pigment, and a mythological scene slowly emerges in painstaking miniature detail.
- • One of the few remaining studios teaching authentic Keliki miniature technique
- • Consistently rated 4.8 stars for intimate, unhurried instruction
- • Praised by visitors as a genuine cultural highlight rather than a tourist activity
Persona Fit
- 🎨 Creatives: A rare chance to learn a centuries-old painting tradition hands-on.
- 💕 Couples: A peaceful, shared activity set in a beautiful village — ideal for a slow Ubud morning.
- 👵 Seniors: Seated, shaded and relaxed — no physical strain.
- 📸 Photographers: The village setting and close-up painting process offer rich detail shots.
Highlights
- Miniature painting session — create your own Keliki-style artwork guided by a village artist
- Natural pigment preparation — learn how colours are ground from local minerals and plants
- Mythology storytelling — artists explain the Hindu legends depicted in each painting
- Village walk included — stroll through Keliki's lanes and see daily rural Balinese life — Hidden Gem
1 Curated Booking Option
Starts From
(Per Person)
Aura Salsa Dila
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Table of Contents
- Keliki village is approximately 15 minutes north of Ubud centre — hire a driver or take a ride-hail; the route is scenic but narrow.
- The workshop is inside a family compound — look for a small sign or follow the map pin provided after booking.
- No formal entrance gate; the host greets you on arrival and walks you into the open-air studio.
Food & Coffee Shops
Village warung near the workshop: simple rice dishes and fresh juice.
Sari Organik (near Tegallalang): organic café with rice-terrace views, a short drive away.
Ubud centre (15 min): wide range of restaurants and cafés along Jalan Raya Ubud.
Village warung near the workshop: simple rice dishes and fresh juice.
Sari Organik (near Tegallalang): organic café with rice-terrace views, a short drive away.
Ubud centre (15 min): wide range of restaurants and cafés along Jalan Raya Ubud.
Insider Tips
Best Time: Morning sessions catch the best natural light in the open-air studio and leave the afternoon for Ubud exploration.
Hack: Combine the workshop with a visit to Tegallalang Rice Terraces — they are on the same road.
Hidden Gem: Ask the artist to show you the master paintings in the studio gallery — the level of miniature detail is astonishing.
Cultural Note: The paintings tell Hindu mythological stories — asking your artist to narrate the tale adds a rich layer to the experience.
Best Time: Morning sessions catch the best natural light in the open-air studio and leave the afternoon for Ubud exploration.
Hack: Combine the workshop with a visit to Tegallalang Rice Terraces — they are on the same road.
Hidden Gem: Ask the artist to show you the master paintings in the studio gallery — the level of miniature detail is astonishing.
Cultural Note: The paintings tell Hindu mythological stories — asking your artist to narrate the tale adds a rich layer to the experience.
Photography Tips
Macro or close-up mode captures the extraordinary detail of the miniature brushwork.
The open-air studio has lovely dappled light filtering through foliage — soft and flattering for candid shots.
Photograph the natural pigment trays — the earthy colour palette makes a beautiful flat-lay image.
Macro or close-up mode captures the extraordinary detail of the miniature brushwork.
The open-air studio has lovely dappled light filtering through foliage — soft and flattering for candid shots.
Photograph the natural pigment trays — the earthy colour palette makes a beautiful flat-lay image.
Things To Do Nearby
Tegallalang Rice Terraces — Bali's most famous tiered paddies, just a few minutes further north.
Gunung Kawi Temple — an ancient rock-carved temple set in a lush river valley.
Tirta Empul Temple — a sacred water temple where locals and visitors take part in purification rituals.
Tegallalang Rice Terraces — Bali's most famous tiered paddies, just a few minutes further north.
Gunung Kawi Temple — an ancient rock-carved temple set in a lush river valley.
Tirta Empul Temple — a sacred water temple where locals and visitors take part in purification rituals.



