Ubud: Keliki Miniature Painting Class with a Village Artist

Highlights

• Paint in the Keliki village home studio of a local artist
• Learn Keliki miniature painting — a rare, intricate Balinese style
• Suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced painters
• Take home your original hand-painted Keliki artwork
• Refreshments included: mineral water, coffee, and tea

Description

You will spend three hours immersed in one of Bali's most intricate artistic traditions — Keliki painting — guided personally by a local village artist in their own home studio in Keliki village. Keliki painting is a highly detailed miniature style that originated in the small village of Keliki, near Ubud. Unlike broader Balinese painting styles, Keliki works are known for their fine linework, dense composition, and small scale — making them a true test of focus and patience. This class is open to complete beginners and experienced painters alike. Your artist will walk you through every stage of the process: from understanding the composition and sketching your design, to applying colour and adding the fine detail that defines the Keliki style. You will work at your own pace, with your instructor available throughout to guide and support you. The meditative nature of Keliki painting — its demand for concentration and precision — makes this class as calming as it is creative. Many guests describe the experience as similar to mindfulness practice. At the end of the session, your completed painting is yours to keep — a handmade, original artwork created by you in the village where this tradition was born. Refreshments including mineral water, coffee, and tea are provided throughout the class.

Includes

3-hour guided painting class with a local Keliki village artist All painting materials and supplies Mineral water, coffee, and tea Your completed Keliki painting to take home

Excludes

Hotel pickup and drop-off Personal travel insurance Gratuities (optional)

Important Information

• This class takes place in the artist's private home studio in Keliki village — comfortable, casual clothing is recommended. All skill levels are welcome; no prior painting experience is needed. Your completed painting will be ready to take home at the end of the 3-hour session. Refreshments (mineral water, coffee, tea) are provided throughout the class. Your exact start time will be confirmed after booking via GetYourGuide.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund