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Bamboo Design and Construction with Traditional Balinese Craftsmen
Craft bamboo furniture with Balinese artisans.
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Group size
Up to 5 guests
DURATION
6 hours
Booking type
Private trip
MEET UP
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Group size
Up to 5 guests
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Join traditional Balinese craftsmen in bamboo design and construction.
Learn the basics of bamboo carpentry and joinery with bamboo master-craftsmen in the traditional Balinese village of world-famous bamboo carpenters (in Blahbatu, 40 min from Ubud and Sanur). Learn about bamboo joinery techniques, why and how bamboo is treated and how to design bamboo furniture...What to expectYou will learn techniques for bamboo joinery and make your own piece of bamboo furniture to take home with you (or donate to our Eco-centre projects). We will start with a 20 min talk about bamboo types, treatment, tools and design elements. Our carpenters will give a demonstration of bamboo joinery techniques (T-join, Fishmouth join and Y-join) and then you will get to try for yourself and make a small stool/table or other design of your own. Experience the local side of life in Bali at our Bamboo Eco-school in a bamboo hand-made building and work with our master-craftsmen on making your own design and try traditional Balinese food and snacks... learn skills to take with you.Experience the bamboo design process Work with Bamboo CraftsmenLearn traditional joinery for bamboo carpentryEat yummy Balinese lunch and snacksMake a bamboo table/stool or a unique furniture piece From learning these basic skills you can progress to more advanced learning for bamboo building construction and unique artisan crafting skills. We offer mentoring programs for you to become a bamboo builder - and bring the beauty of Balinese artisans to the rest of the world.About Bamboo CreativeOur aim is to empower local folk to maintain knowledge and practice of traditional skills and techniques of traditional crafting and arts which are at risk of becoming lost in "the modern world". Our project helps local craftsmen to share these diverse skills with the local community and to see the value and importance of these skills to be passed down.Approximate travel times with moderate trafficFrom Ubud - 40minFrom Canggu - 70minFrom Kuta - 90minFrom Seminyak - 70minFrom Uluwatu - 1h50min
Experience highlights
What You’ll be Doing
Learn the basics of bamboo carpentry with locals
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What’s Included
All tools and materials and teaching resources included
Lunch is included and light refreshments and water, coffee, tea.
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Who you’re supporting
Community Champion
Women-led Wonder
Low Carbon Hero
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Select Time for 27 Jun 2026
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Where we'll meet
Start Point
Meet-up at Bamboo Creative Belega Project(Artayasa Motor, Jalan Raya Belega, Indonesia)
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- Notes: Our location is in Belega - the traditional village of bamboo builders (30 minutes SE from Ubud). The maps location is correct and our place is located down the driveway behind the Balinese house compound. You can also put Jalan Raya Belega, no.51 on google maps. Cemerlang laundry is to the north side of the driveway. Its best to call when you arrive or ask anyone at the local shops; they will direct you to the workshop. You can arrive as early as you like from 9am to get acquainted with our team and to learn about preparing the bamboo... (please inform us what time you will /plan to arrive). Lunch is at 12pm-1pm (included in ticket price) and we offer local Nasi Campur (vehetarian/vegan available). We usually finish the around 4.30/5pm. Please let us know any dietary requirements in advance.
End Point
- End at Start Point(s)
Transport Add-ons
Add-on 1
- Return Transfer from Canggu(Price: Rp772.500 for up to 5 guests)
Start & Ends
- Every MondayGuests can choose any start time between10:00AM - 04:00PM
- Every WednesdayGuests can choose any start time between10:00AM - 04:00PM
- Every FridayGuests can choose any start time between10:00AM - 04:00PM
Suitability / Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Pet-Friendly
- Infant seats available
- Vegetarian food available
- Halal food available
- Child Friendly (Recommended Age: 7+)
Cancellation & other policies
Cancellation
Cancel 3 days before activity for a full refundReschedule Policy
Guests can reschedule with 24 hours' notice being received
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What to Pack
- Water bottle
- Your smile
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Rp3.450.500
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Meet your host
Natalie Davenport is the heart behind Bamboo Creative Bali, a small community-driven initiative she founded in 2020. Originally from Australia, Natalie now calls Bali home, where she’s built not just bamboo houses, but a meaningful way of life. Her journey has taken her through single motherhood, learning hands-on bamboo craft from Filipino families, and creating spaces that blend natural building, shared learning, and community care. Natalie’s work focuses on practical, inclusive solutions—like homestays that support people with disabilities, and gardens rooted in permaculture. She’s deeply committed to making everyday life more sustainable and connected for everyone involved. Through it all, Natalie brings a quiet strength, shaped by lived experience and a genuine love for community.
Experience: 6 years
Speaks: Fluent English
Acceptance rate: 85%
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