Review Author: Mihai & Emi

Review Date: 19 sep 2025

Review Body: After hearing countless recommendations, my husband and I made a special trip to the beautiful village of Sidemen for one reason: to experience Sidemen Silver. We were hoping to create two beautiful rings, and the experience surpassed all our expectations. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Our guide was the heart of the experience – incredibly patient, attentive, and a true craftsman. He walked us through every step of the silversmithing process, from designing our pieces to the final polish. Even as complete beginners, we felt completely at ease. He expertly guided our hands, helping us transform simple pieces of silver into unique rings that we will cherish forever. He didn't just instruct; he shared his passion and ensured our vision came to life beautifully. This was more than just a workshop; it was an authentic and memorable afternoon spent creating something meaningful together. We left not only with gorgeous, personalized souvenirs but with a truly special story to tell. If you are considering a silversmithing class in Bali, look no further. The trip to Sidemen Silver is absolutely worth it!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Stephanie Dumontier

Review Date: 05 okt 2025

Review Body: This silver-making class was truly one of the most memorable experiences of our entire trip! There’s something special about creating a keepsake with your own hands—especially with the guidance and love from the local artisans. The workshop is located in a stunning setting, right near the picturesque Yellow Bridge and surrounded by lush jungle. The open-concept space made the experience feel relaxed adding to the charm. The local teachers were engaging and genuinely lovely people who made the entire process so enjoyable. We walked away not only with a beautiful piece of jewelry but also with meaningful memories. This experience is a must-do for anyone looking to take home something truly unique and personal from their travels!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Mel�ne-Maria Pasman

Review Date: 31 jul 2022

Review Body: Amazing thing to do. Close to l the yellow bridge in a cute house between the Rice-fields you can find the silver shop in Sideman. Together with my sister we were introduced how to make jewellery out of pure silver. The man who teaches us is one of the kindest people we met here, he learned us everything about the process. We could choose our own rings that we later were going to make. There is a lot of choice, they were all beautiful so hard to choose which one. Finally we began with the prices of making our rings. It was so nice to do and the people who teaches us every step were so kind and lovely. I recommend everyone who is in Sideman to have a look in this shop. It is really amazing!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Valerie A.

Review Date: 18 jul 2024

Review Body: Just the place itself would make worth choosing that particular silver workshop amongst the many in Sidemen. Located across the Yellow jungle Bridge you’ll not doubt have fun crossing, it gives easy access to the river banks for an exhilarating dip in the rapids. The family of Made, all silver craftsmen (and women!) makes it a personal and welcoming experience. The men show you how to work the tools, while the women help you choose a design and ibu makes sure your handcrafted rings and bangles are perfectly polished before you leave. 7gr of silver are included in the workshop price, extra grams (for bangles for instance) are 20k Rp. each. Suitable for kids too!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: YY

Review Date: 15 dec 2024

Review Body: The place is not easy to get to, with many narrow winding roads, but once you get there it’s a charming spot right next to the yellow bridge. The staff were friendly and helpful as they guided us step by step to make our rings. Be prepared to get some arm and leg exercise in during the process! We ended up only taking around 30 minutes to complete our rings, but I guess it depends on the complexity of the ring design you choose. We enjoyed the experience and left with a greater appreciation for the hard work that goes into craftsmanship. There’s also a bar and restaurant downstairs within the same place that overlooks the beautiful river!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Dawn

Review Date: 13 jul 2025

Review Body: Amazing! The girl of the family showed me how theh weight the pure metal, then I got to choose a design from so many beautiful options. After you are guided by one of the men of the family to create your design straight from the pure sliver and a bit of copper (925 silver basically). You even get to help melt it! So cool. Anyways all the steps are very fun and you get a beautiful piece of jewellery out the other side. The great photos of me at work were taken by the man guiding me. The area itself is also beautiful with a cool yellow bridge and a beautiful river view.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Niall Doherty

Review Date: 26 mrt 2023

Review Body: We had such an amazing time at sidemen silver. We made two beautiful rings out of lots of options. It was just the two of us with the craftsmen and we followed the entire process from melting and forming the silver then shaping and designing. With 7g of silver we got to make very good size rings that look like they would cost a lot of money from anywhere else. This was such a memorable experience and we will be sure to go back when we return to Bali ☺️

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Catherine B

Review Date: 04 sep 2026

Review Body: I highly recommend the Sidemen Silver experience to everyone who wishes to have an authentic silver jewellery making class with talented craftsmen and women in the heart of beautiful, tranquil Sidemen. The experience is excellent value for money, a lot of fun and you leave with a beautiful piece of high quality 925 Silver jewellery. I’ll remeber singing ‘making silver…in Bali’ with a smile and a laugh for a very long time. THANK YOU!!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Tania

Review Date: 10 dec 2025

Review Body: I loved the beautiful location on a river next to the yellow bridge. The staff were flexible-they worked with me to create a really unique ring that I LOVE. I paid extra for additional silver to craft a special ring stamped with BALI 2025. This is my favorite souvenir. I will always remember the experience-pumping the bellows, pouring molten silver, hammering it, and using traditional techniques to shape my ring.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Tom + Nicole

Review Date: 13 apr 2025

Review Body: If you book one thing for your Bali trip, let it be this! These guys are masters at what they do and made us feel so comfortable at trying something new. We were a bit of a mess and they accommodated us rescheduling due to illness, being late because we got lost (use google maps not apple lol), and making a design inspired from a photo. We will cherish the pieces we made with them for the rest of our lives.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Kenya Lawrence

Review Date: 31 mrt 2023

Review Body: I had an amazing time with my mother at Sideman silver. We appreciate the small class size, their patience and also their enthusiasm. It was also really nice to support a local, small family business in Bali. This was an experience we will not forget! We made two beautiful rings and even had them personalised with some writing. Mr Made and his family were very welcoming I highly recommend this class <3

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Leah Daley

Review Date: 27 dec 2024

Review Body: I love the piece I made. The teachers were friendly and even allowed me to incorporate a gemstone when usually that is too difficult for a beginner to do. My teacher helped me a lot and really brought my design to life. The warung is also lovely. You get to eat your food with a view of the river and suspension bridge. Overall it was a really cool experience and the location was just gorgeous.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Isabelle

Review Date: 23 dec 2024

Review Body: We had such a fun time making silver jewellery. You get to choose the kind of jewellery you want to make from a wide selection. The silver was melted and hammered a couple of times before it was being moulded into rings. The final steps were buffing and polishing to make the rings look super bling! The whole process took about an hour. Thank you Seek Sophie for your recommendation!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Leon De Felice

Review Date: 15 apr 2025

Review Body: 10 out of 10 The owner was so nice to me. Showed me the complete way of Traditional Silver making and only Assistend a few Times. So i Smithed a whole ring on the traditional way. After that i could stay there and get some Drinks at a beautiful Location Next to a small River. I also got nice recommandations for nice places to Visit in the area! Would absolut Recommend it!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Deanne Cheer

Review Date: 03 nov 2023

Review Body: Loved the authenticity of the old school workshop and tools. Was very pleased with the two rings we helped make. I believe we were guided by the owner's son. Very nice young man. Was able to communicate well so we knew what parts of the process we could assist with and what parts he would be doing. FYI the tour is much shorter than 2 hrs. Ours lasted 45 min for 2 people.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Michael

Review Date: 31 jul 2023

Review Body: Lovely little shop in the beautiful countryside. You'll first be greeted by some cute dogs and a tiny cat. It was a completely hassle free experience. We got to choose our design from many samples. The craftsman was very patient and considerate. They showed us what to do and gave us support, but we always felt active, not like we were just watching. A wonderful experience.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Raquel

Review Date: 17 sep 2025

Review Body: Me encantó porque eliges lo que quieres hacer y te guían en todo momento para tener tu pieza original hecha por ti como recuerdo especial de Sidemen. El dueño estuvo con nosotras y nos ayudó a tener los anillos más bonitos del mundo. Experiencia recomendadísima. Además, al lado del sitio hay un warung súper completo y barato. El sitio y el entorno es muy bonito.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Martin

Review Date: 16 okt 2026

Review Body: Loved it. I experienced the rural area in such nice way. Normally I’m hesitant about visiting ‘factories ‘, but during our cycling tour we were welcomed at two families homes where the grandmother or mother was weaving traditional goods. At another house the familie showed us how arak (try the 35%version, you will be amazed how good it is) is made.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Chris Mulcairn

Review Date: 13 dec 2022

Review Body: Being taught how to make silver jewellery by hand from scratch was an amazing experience. Made and family were incredibly welcoming and patient as they helped us create our silver rings. Blood sweat & tears were worth it. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to do something a bit different. Worth the long winding journey to Sidemen.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Anne

Review Date: 13 nov 2023

Review Body: Very friendly people at Sidemen Silver. Surely one of the things you would want to do in Bali if you want to have a unique remenbrance of your stay. I got a one of a kind ring, unique and handmade, including a personal inscription. You will be introduced in the whole process of making your own jewelry, from melting silver to polishing

Review rating: 5

Itinerary Day 1

Itinerary Summary: Create unique silver jewelry.

Itinerary Description: Introduction and briefing Come up with your own design, and consult the experienced silversmith to ensure your plan is doable. Melting silver, soldering, followed by polishing & finishing touches on your one-of-a-kind silver piece