The Arts in Paradise ARTIS Program

BALI - The Fabled Spice Island!

ARTIS Study Tours is excited to make available to artists and art lovers this truly unique island adventure. Located in the Indian Ocean between Australia and Southeast Asia, Bali is one of the Indonesian archipelago's most beautiful and culturally vibrant islands. World renowned for its many arts and crafts, temples, shrines, folk dancing and fire walking, Bali is a must-see for anyone interested in traditional cultures.

Hands-On Art Making

You will not only have the chance to do your own sketching and photography, but are invited to study for free up to four hours each day in batik, mask carving, offering making or watercolor with native Balinese working artists. While you are not required to participate in these classes, we at ARTIS feel they are the highlight of the trip. The Balinese instructors are warm and enthusiastic, speak English and work with students at all levels of proficiency.

This tour is a special opportunity for an insider’s view into this fascinating and complex culture. The area we stay in, known as the Cultural Center, is home to many of Bali's most famous artists, carvers, dancers and musicians. Our activities are designed to give you the best possible access to a culture that is experiencing an artistic Golden Age. The program includes participating in festivals and performances, visiting museums, galleries, temples and other important sites, coupled with an opportunity to roll up your sleeves to study a traditional craft under the guidance of skilled artists.

Participation on this wonderful Study Tour is limited, so please reserve your place early.

Art & Tour Program

The program will have a flexible schedule to host 14 days and three week classes in batik, painting and wood or mask carving, plus various other traditional Balinese arts and crafts, music or dance. There will be several orientation and language sessions. Participants may switch classes the second week.

• Work with Balinese artists in the renowned art villages of Ubud and Mas.
• Four performances of traditional dance.
• Extensive touring of east and south Bali, visit puppet makers.
• Visit to various beaches where we will spend the night.