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Hand-painted wayang figures hanging in the gallery at Hyang Tresna, seen through the glass

Kala Loka: hands-on art experiences in Ubud, Bali

Hands-on art experiences for your venue & events

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We bring hands-on art to the places where people gather.

[ Who we are ]

Kala Loka is a creative collective based in Ubud, founded in 2026 by artists who share a passion for meaningful, hands-on art experiences. Inspired by contemporary art, spirituality and cultural expression, we create workshops, exhibitions and creative programs that feel immersive, thoughtful and welcoming to everyone.

15+Years of art practice
05Signature hands-on workshops
02Languages: English & Bahasa Indonesia
Kala Loka artists sharing their work with an audience at Kitapoleng, with a sign language interpreter beside them

what we do

Guided, hands-on sessions where your guests slow down, get a little messy and make something they'll actually want to take home.

Our artist sketches a wayang design on a board while participants paint on woven mats at Kitapoleng
Guests drawing wax designs on batik cloth around a table in a lush Ubud garden
A smiling girl holding up the wayang puppet she just made

Curated shows of contemporary work, with openings full of music, dance and good company.

A visitor studying a wall of colourful paintings
Two visitors looking up at a painting framed by a draped, hand-painted canopy
Guests wandering through the Hyang Tresna exhibition

Sculptural and interactive pieces that turn a space into somewhere people want to linger, touch and play.

A towering straw guardian standing in a courtyard pool
A visitor playing with hand-painted wayang hanging from the ceiling
Painted wayang figures layered with reflections in the gallery glass

our workshops

No.WorkshopIn a sentence
01BatikDraw with hot wax, then discover colour.
02Contemporary WayangInvent your own shadow-puppet character.
03Re:PaperNew life for recycled paper.
04Clay Play ClubSquish, shape and build, made for kids.

Every workshop can be shaped around your theme, your space and your guests.

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our work

[ A few moments we're proud of ]

No.ProjectVenueDate
01Hyang Tresna: exhibition & installationsTAT Art Space6–20 June 2026
02Ubud Open Studios 2026UbudJune 2026
03Kala Loka × Kitapoleng: "Jiwa Merdeka"Roemah Kitapoleng13 September 2026
04Art workshopsUbudOngoing

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A visitor reaching up to play with hanging wayang puppets
Hyang Tresna · interactive wayang
The straw guardian sculpture in the courtyard pool
Hyang Tresna · creative installation
Dancers performing with a wayang puppet on opening night
Opening night
Artists and friends gathered in the Hyang Tresna gallery, with their sketches spread across the floor
Hyang Tresna · drawing together
Painted wayang figures seen through the gallery glass
Wayang through the glass
An Ubud Open Studios 2026 banner hanging on a yellow wall above a red vintage scooter
Ubud Open Studios 2026
Workshop participants holding up their wayang puppets in a big group photo
Kala Loka × Kitapoleng · the whole crew
The Kala Loka team with the Kitapoleng community in front of the Kitapoleng sign
Kala Loka × Kitapoleng · with our hosts
Hands painting bright shapes on paper
Painting characters
A young boy sitting on the floor, playing with a colourful bundle of handmade wayang puppets
Kala Loka × Kitapoleng · little puppeteer
A row of finished, hand-painted wayang puppets
Every puppet one of a kind

[ Next up ]

your event?

Let's make it happen

from the studio

[ Work by the collective ]

why partner

with Kala Loka

  1. 01

    Rooted in culture

    Batik, wayang and Balinese tradition, shared hands-on and with respect.

  2. 02

    Real artists

    15+ years of practice between us, and we teach the way we work.

  3. 03

    We bring everything

    Materials, instructors, setup and marketing visuals. You bring the space.

  4. 04

    Slow and mindful

    Unhurried sessions that fit Bali's wellness spirit.

  5. 05

    Made to be shared

    Guests leave with something beautiful they made themselves.

  6. 06

    Kind to the island

    Sustainable, small-batch materials, chosen with care.

how we work together

  1. 1

    Say hello

    Message us on WhatsApp or email. Tell us about your space, your guests and the feeling you're after.

  2. 2

    We come to you

    We'd love to visit your venue and explore the best concept together.

  3. 3

    We bring it to life

    We arrive with materials, instructors and a plan. You enjoy it with your guests.

[ Open for custom collaboration ]

  • Private events

    Birthdays, retreats, team days

  • Thematic workshops

    Seasonal themes & local festivals

  • Event curation

    Connecting people through art

  • Venue partnerships

    Hotels, cafés, galleries, retreats

[ Let's make something together ]

we'd love to visit your space

Tell us a little about your event and we'll come back to you with ideas. No pressure, just a friendly chat.

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