Alas Arum Silver Workshop

Rice Fields, Fire, and Silver

Twenty minutes south of Ubud, in Batuan, Alas Arum Silver Workshop turns jewellery-making into a slow, scenic ritual. Guests describe a "beautiful and peaceful" open studio surrounded by rice terraces and jungle, with clean, spacious benches and enough air around the hot torches to feel safe and relaxed.

Workshops run daily from 09h00 – 21h00, so you can come for a calm morning session or a post-excursion sunset slot and still have time to shape, file, and polish your piece.

From Molten Metal to Finished Ring

Most visitors join a silver jewellery class where you create a ring, pendant, or bracelet in about 1 – 1.5 hours. You can be involved from melting the silver to shaping and polishing, with staff stepping in for tricky steps if you prefer.

Several people say they loved being walked through “every step”, from engraving to final shine, and left with pieces they wear daily as “lifelong souvenirs”. A few others, however, felt they mostly watched their ring being made and would have liked more hands-on time.

Design Freedom and Add‑Ons

Choice is a big part of the fun. Reviews mention “loads of designs”, wide ring styles, pendants, bracelets, and a generous selection of gemstones and engraving options. You can also bring photos on your phone; staff often try to customise around them, even when it takes longer.

The base price is around 500 000 IDR, with clear supplements for extras: additional silver grams (e.g. 50 K per gram in one detailed review), stones (about 250 K per stone), and optional gold plating (one guest quoted ~ 12€). Many guests paid a little extra for gold plating and were delighted with the results.

Setting, Drinks, and Digital Ease

On site, a bar and small restaurant turn the workshop into a place to linger: you can order a drink while you wait for finishing touches or lounge between steps. Some guests highlight “delicious cocktails”, fresh juices, and a quiet, rustic garden atmosphere — occasionally shared with a friendly dog named Arum.

Booking and payment through www.alasarumsilver.com or platforms like Klook and GetYourGuide are described as smooth, with classes starting on time and staff ready on arrival.

What Guests Praise—and What They Don’t

Words like “patient”, “kind”, and “super helpful” show up repeatedly in 5⭐ reviews, along with praise for the calm vibe and fair pricing. Families mention one‑on‑one guidance for each person, and couples talk about matching rings they’ll “wear for life”.

Not every visitor leaves happy. A detailed negative review calls it a “tourist trap”, criticising limited creativity, rushed staff, little explanation, and a feeling of being in a ring-making factory. The same review notes a lack of safety gear during sanding and polishing and disappointment with a “couple package” that didn’t feel shared.

Is Alas Arum for You?

If you like the idea of a photogenic, nature-framed studio, clear structure, and guidance that guarantees a pretty result, Alas Arum Silver Workshop is a strong bet; if you expect a slow, deeply instructional apprenticeship with full creative control and strict workshop safety protocols, you may want to question whether this format matches your expectations.