ALILA MOMENT
Jeweler, Artisan, Storyteller—The John Hardy Workshop
Become an artisan for the day at the legendary John Hardy Workshop, where you’ll design silver jewelry in wax and share stories over a communal feast.
Price
IDR 3,300,000++ per person
Duration
6 hours
Recommended Dress
Comfortable dress. Bring a hat.
Additional Details
Signature Long Table Lunch will be included by John Hardy at the workshop. After the wax is made,guests can give the design in the wax to the John Hardy team to craft into silver jewelry. This will take 4-6 weeks, and be shipped to you upon completion.
Experience
In the quiet beauty of Mambal Village, a journey of artistry and purpose unfolds. Guided by Alila Seminyak and legendary John Hardy artisans, guests step into a world where tradition and craftsmanship converge. Inside the famed workshop, you’ll carve, draw, and weave alongside master artisans, transforming raw materials into a personal creation. As hands shape wax, you’ll feel a deeper connection to Bali’s creative heartland. After, gather around the Long Table, where stories are shared over a traditional feast and community and creativity are celebrated. This workshop is a celebration of community, heritage, and the timelessness of wearable art.
Itinerary
The Journey to Craft
Guests will embark on a journey from Alila Seminyak to the John Hardy Workshop, located at the Kapal Bamboo Boutique in Mambal Village. The drive, which lasts about one and a half hours, takes you through stepped rice paddies and other stunning naturescapes. The workshop is nestled among the picturesque rice fields of Ubud.
Hands of the Artisan
Guests will have the unique opportunity to become artisans themselves as they work closely with the highly skilled master artisans of the John Hardy workshop. Participants will gain hands-on knowledge of the meticulous craftsmanship that goes into creating the exquisite handmade jewelry for which John Hardy is renowned.
The Long Table
Following the creative session, guests will enjoy John Hardy’s signature Long Table Lunch. This communal dining experience features a traditional Balinese feast, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the vibrant atmosphere that celebrates the brand’s 30-year tradition of sharing meals among artisans, employees, and visitors.
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