Discover the traditional art of carving wood by hand, from understanding the tools and materials to creating the first lines and shapes of a Balinese wood carving.
Balinese wood carving is a traditional craft that transforms a piece of wood into decorative, spiritual and cultural artwork through careful hand carving.
For generations, Balinese artisans have used wood carving to express stories, mythology, nature and everyday life. Traditional motifs can be found in temples, homes, ceremonial objects and decorative artworks.
Unlike mass-produced decoration, hand carving allows the artisan to slowly develop every line, curve and detail. The process requires patience, precision and an understanding of the character of the wood.
At Tirtha Wangi, we have been creating Balinese wood carvings and handicrafts since 1985.
Every carving begins with an idea. A design is gradually transformed through careful handwork into a finished piece of Balinese wood art.
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The process starts with a design, pattern or idea. The shapes and important details are planned before the carving begins.
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Through patience, precision and traditional hand carving techniques, the original idea is transformed into a detailed finished wood carving.
A good carving begins long before the first cut is made. Understanding the wood, tools and design is an important part of learning the craft.
Learn how different types of wood behave during carving, including their hardness, grain direction and suitability for different styles of artwork.
Explore how a carving begins with a design, from simple shapes and patterns to traditional Balinese decorative motifs.
Understand how controlled cuts gradually transform a simple block of wood into a detailed carving.
Traditional carving relies on a small collection of specialized hand tools. Each tool has a different purpose and produces a different type of cut.
Our upcoming class is being developed as an introduction to the traditional craft for visitors who want to experience Balinese wood carving directly.
Introduction to traditional Balinese wood carving
Understanding basic carving tools
Choosing suitable wood for carving
Learning basic carving cuts and techniques
Understanding traditional Balinese patterns and motifs
Experiencing the process of carving wood by hand
Tirtha Wangi has been creating Balinese wood carvings and handicrafts since 1985.
Our workshop is a place where visitors can see how traditional wood carving is developed by hand, from a simple piece of wood into a detailed work of art.
The upcoming Wood Carving Class will give visitors an opportunity to experience this craft more closely.
We are preparing a hands-on Balinese wood carving experience
at Tirtha Wangi, Bali.
Details about class schedules, duration, activities and
booking will be announced soon.
