Learn to Make Chocolate Bars – for guests staying at Murni’s Houses & Spa
The Mason Gourmet Chocolate Factory is located inside the stunning Koko Bambu Restaurant, overlooking scenic rice fields. Embark on a delightful adventure as you join their guided tours to discover the secrets of craft chocolate making. Explore a cocoa plantation, witness the chocolate-making process at their factory, and unleash your creativity by crafting your own assortment of chocolate bars, pralines, and truffles. Indulge in an in-depth tasting experience featuring a variety of chocolates, including exclusive limited single-origin bars.
Included
Return Transfers
Welcome Chocolate Cocktail
Visit Cocoa Plantation and Taste Fresh Picked Fruit (depends on season and weather)
Visit Chocolate Laboratory
Make your own range of Chocolate Bars, Pralines and Truffles to take home
Taste a Variety of Different Chocolates at an in Depth Tasting Experience (including limited single-origin bars)
Lunch with Chocolate Desserts
15% discount in the showroom
Minimum 2 people. Maximum 5 people. Children: over 8 years old.
Pick Up: 8.15 – 8.45 am
Book as much in advance as possible – at least 2 days notice before 9 pm.
Email: murni at murnis dot com or tell Reception.
We will call them for you, check availability and reserve the places.
Ceramic Classes for guests staying at Murni’s Houses & Spa
Founded in 1996, the first professional Ceramic Studio in Ubud is a beautiful open-air studio, equipped with 6 electric wheels, a large gas-fired kiln and plenty of workspace.
HALF DAY CLASS
Introduction to working on the wheel. You will learn wedging, centering and how to make bowls and cups.
Hours: 9.00-12.00. Optional practice time in the afternoons included.
Minimum 2 people, maximum 6 people.
When scheduling a class/workshop, please take into consideration the time it takes to dry your pieces and fire them twice. The average time it takes to finish your pieces is at least 4 weeks!
Book at least a day in advance for any class.
It’s about 3 km from the main road of Ubud.
Book as much in advance as possible – they have limited space and get booked up.
Email: murni (at) murnis.com or tell Reception.
We will call them for you, check availability and reserve the places.
A day to create your own heirloom piece of silver jewelry. Skilfully guided from design through each step of the production process you will learn how to work silver into wearable art.
Five (5) grams of silver are included in the price and are sufficient to create a pair of earrings, a ring or a pendant.
This is a one of a kind creative experience. Bring your jewelry ideas to Ayu and she will help you to craft your idea into a wearable piece of silver jewelry..
Classes are at 10:00 am and 2:30 pm Mondays – Saturdays (closed Sundays).
Welcome drink – tea, coffee, or bottled water – and Balinese snacks are included.
3 hours.
Not including transport – ask Reception for that. The Studio is in Lodtunduh.
Book as much in advance as possible – they get booked up.
Email: murni at murnis.com or tell Reception.
We will call them for you, check availability and reserve the places.
Learn the tradition of making and playing the rindik, a traditional bamboo gamelan musical instrument, under the guidance of a Rindik master. The course takes place in the Green Village on the sacred Ayung River surrounded by lush Balinese forest.
Weekdays – 3 hours.
Includes:
Lunch
One Rindik instrument
Not including transport – ask Reception for that.
It takes about 45 minutes from Murni’s Houses & Spa.
Book as much in advance as possible – they get booked up.
Balinese Flute Lessons are available for guests staying at Murni’s Houses & Spa.
No experience is necessary. Lessons are tailor-made.
The Balinese Flute called a suling is a high-pitched flute, difficult to hear above the noise, but essential for the Balinese gamelan orchestra. It is played using a circular breathing technique to produce a constant tone. The player breathes in through his nose and stores the air in his cheeks while blowing air into the instrument.
The flautist is one of the best suling players in the world and lives in Ubud. He performs at countless concerts in Bali and abroad – Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Tokyo, Paris, Washington DC and the USA. He was chosen to entertain the IMF and G20 delegates at their annual meetings in Bali.
He composes and first started making CDS over 11 years ago and has his own recording studio.
We play his music in Tamarind Spa and sell his CDs on line and at the Spa. Here is a song from one of his CDs.
He enjoys teaching and makes all his own flutes.
Learn how to play the suling
You will be able to play something after 1 hour.
1 person alone is fine.
Includes a free CD and coconut drink.
Making a suling
Watch the teacher make a suling and see him perform 2 songs live in his studio.
Minimum of 2 people – but 1 person alone can do it and pay double.
Includes a free CD and coconut drink.
Book as much in advance as possible. Email: murni at murnis.com or tell Reception.
We will book and check availability. Mornings are better for him. We can arrange transport for a small charge – it’s only about 5-10 minutes’ drive away (depending on the traffic).
Traditional Balinese painting classes are available at Murni’s Houses & Spa for artists and budding artists for guests staying at Murni’s Houses.
No experience is necessary.
Dewa, our talented local artist, who has been painting (and selling) from the age of 13, and has had exhibitions in Bali, will happily come to Murni’s Houses and teach you one-to-one. He will bring the canvas, brushes and paints and help you create a beautiful painting.
His English is good and his patience is limitless. Together you can decide the style and where you would like to paint – the garden, the lobby or the privacy of your own veranda.
He will help you draw the outline, if you need help, and give you ideas. He will guide you through to the finished product, which you can put in your suitcase and carry home.
He is full of ideas and has even created a way of painting with coffee. He’s willing to teach this unusual technique too – it’s quick and not difficult.
And if you like, he’ll also teach you how to paint wooden eggs like a pro!
Classes are charged by the hour. Materials are included.
Most people can paint a lovely picture in 2 or 3 hours.
Best times are between 10 am and 6 pm any day, subject to Dewa’s availability.
Book as much in advance as possible. Please tell us how long you would like to book.
The locals love it when you try and speak Indonesian and for sure you’ll get better prices in the shops as well as having a lot of fun!
Bahasa Indonesia is not as difficult as many other languages. There are no tenses. Verbs aren’t conjugated. Plurals are often just repeating the same word twice. Same alphabet as in English and it’s pretty much spoken as it’s written. There are no tones. You can get by nicely on less than 500 words.
Balinese is a bit more difficult!
We are lucky to have a very experienced and patient teacher, Nyoman, who will happily give guests staying at Murni’s Houses classes right here at Murni’s Houses.
She’s been teaching expats and visitors since 1992 and can teach any level. She will concentrate on anything you wish.
90 minute class.
No minimum number of students.
Book as much in advance as possible. She is quite a busy lady.
Traditional Balinese Dancing classes are available for guests staying at Murni’s Houses. Classes are in the afternoon.
No experience is necessary. The Balinese Dancing lessons are tailor-made to your experience and interests.
Sriyani was born in Payangan and began dancing at the age of 8 and gained experience at many temple ceremonies in Bali. She graduated from STSI University in Denpasar. She performs at Ubud Palace and is very active teaching dance.
She has a very patient teaching manner and teaches males and females. You will learn good technique and posture.
Beginners Balinese Dancing Classes: a welcome dance such as Gabor, Pendet or Puspajali.
Dancers with experience: Legong or Baris.
If you have a particular dance in mind, please ask.
Book as much in advance as possible. Email: murni at murnis.com or tell Reception.
We will call the dancer. If you want to hire a dance costume, please let us know. The cost is different for each costume. It’s great for exercise and photos.
Batik painting is very Indonesian. The batik course may be from 1 to 5 days, in the mornings, from about 10 am to 2 pm. If you wish you can use your optional activities to go on more than one course. You can learn the art of batik from a very basic level to a more advanced stage as desired!
1 and 2 days covers:
Brief introduction to the “story” of batik
The materials and tools used
The techniques for painting with canting and brush
Hand colour & dip dyeing in 3 to 4 colours
Dyeing sequence
Wax removal
Finishing touches for final product
3 and 4 days covers:
As above, but with the addition of :
Expanded knowledge of types of wax and effects that can be created (eg. wax and cracking)
More variation of colour through hand painting
and dip dyeing
Wider use of tools (large, small spout cantings)
Working on 2 pieces of work to utilise a variety of
techniques
5 days course covers:
Includes both of the above
but allows the student to experiment more independently using the knowledge gained in the first three – four days to bemore creative – yet still under guidance of the teacher
Learn how to make Balinese Offerings.
Offerings are called banten in Balinese, a word that may come from the Sanskrit word ‘bali’, which means ‘tribute’, ‘obligation’ or ‘gift’. This may even be the origin of the name of the island. You see them everywhere in Bali.
An offering is something that is offered for a religious purpose. It can be anything. Dances, music, cockfights and readings from the scriptures in the temple are all offerings.
More common, however, are offerings made of natural, perishable materials, like food, fruit and flowers. There is a chapter on them in our book Secrets of Bali.
We will show you how to make a beautiful offering called a canang and you will see how easy – or difficult – it is.
Book as much in advance as possible.
We will provide the materials, palm leaves and flowers.
Discover the secrets of Balinese food with Janet De Neefe and her team. Explore cooking techniques and the fascinating kitchen myths of this unique culture followed by a lavish Balinese feast and complete recipes.
Mondays Focus on Fish
9.30 am – 1.00 pm
Spiced fish in banana leaves
Asian spinach in tomato sambal
Black rice pudding
Fragrant fish curry
Carrot & cucumber salad
Tuesdays Market Tour
8.00 am – 1.00 pm
Mie goreng
Roasted white eggplant
Green coconut crepes
Tempe curry
Fern salad
Visit the bustling Gianyar night market at dusk and experience the ambiance of a Balinese pasar. Learn as you stroll through the markets about the local snacks and traditional market food. This is followed by an open-air dinner of home-cooked specialties, from braised chicken to marinated satay, spicy greens and suckling pig. Refreshments included. Meet at Honeymoon Kitchen at the Honeymoon Guesthouse at 5.15pm. CLASS NOT INCLUDED
Rp 400,000 per person
Friday Night Market Tour
5.15 pm – 8.30 pm
Visit the bustling Gianyar night market at dusk and experience the ambiance of a Balinese pasar. Learn as you stroll through the markets about the local snacks and traditional market food. This is followed by an open-air dinner of home-cooked specialties, from braised chicken to marinated satay, spicy greens and suckling pig. Refreshments included. Meet at Honeymoon Kitchen at the Honeymoon Guesthouse at 5.15pm. CLASS NOT INCLUDED
Rp 400,000 per person
Saturday Food as Medicine Vegan Class
9.30 am – 1.00 pm
Discover the extraordinary healing properties of spices and their colourful history. Enjoy pumpkin curry, tempe with fresh lemon basil, roasted coconut banana flower salad, seasonal greens and red rice followed by non-dairy coconut ice cream. Recipes included.
Rp 450,000 per person
Sunday Twilight Smoked Duck Class
5.30 pm – 9.00 pm
Learn the secrets in making one of Bali’s most celebrated dishes. The lavish smoked duck feast includes lawar, yellow rice & coconut ice-cream . Served with rice wine.
Rp 500,000 per person
NOTE:
All classes require advance registration. This is to ensure that there are enough ingredients for everyone.
Booked on a first come basis.
No refunds, returns, or exchanges will be given for cancellations made less than 2 days (48 hours) prior to the class date.
There are a minimum number of students required in order for a class to occur. Casa Luna Cooking School reserves the right to cancel a class due to unforeseen circumstances.
Closed toe shoes are recommended for all hands-on classes.
Dangling or excessive jewelry as well as loose hanging clothing is not recommended.
Book as much in advance as possible.
We will call for you and book it.
Email: murni at murnis.com or tell Reception.
Market & Gourmet tours depart from Casa Luna.
All other classes meet at Second Honeymoon Guesthouse, Jalan Bisma Ubud.
All bookings must be paid in full prior to the event.
We give one-to-one Massage Classes at Tamarind Spa and a Certificate of Attendance.
Massage Classes.
Your teacher
Your teacher has been teaching massage classes since 2008 and has been teaching at Tamarind Spa at Murni’s Houses since it opened in 2011.
Who are these courses for?
These massage classes are suitable and can be adapted for people who:
are absolute beginners
have done some massage and want to learn more
are considering professional training and would like a short ‘taster’ before committing
are already therapists and would like to expand their skills and learn Balinese massage techniques
Aim
The course aims to enable students to gain skills, confidence and knowledge of all the elements required for the preparation and provision of a full body massage, including the classical massage movements.
Massage Classes.
Teaching Method
We are committed to excellence and teach classic Balinese Massage in such a way that you learn to work intuitively with a ‘listening touch’. By the end of the course, your massage will perfectly suit your client’s needs.
What we teach
We will teach you the most effective, comfortable massage stance and posture, as well as the basic anatomy, which underpins the course work, so that you understand the benefits of massage and recognise when not to massage. We will also cover draping the client and preparing the room and table, and hygiene.
What You will Achieve
Using your practical and theoretical skills, you will be able to take a client consultation and give a full body massage. You will be able to practise on the teacher herself or a member of the Tamarind Spa team under her supervision. This will be a great help to build your confidence and professionalism. We will also give you a massage so that you know how it should feel.
Massage Classes.
Course Flexibility
You can spread the massage classes over a number of days or do it in one day to suit yourself. And you can extend the time on any aspect of the course. Just let us know and we can adjust the price (subject to our availability).
Included in the Price
Use of the Tamarind Spa rooms, sarongs, footwear, products, and government tax. We provide refreshments and models if you require them or you can bring your own model.
Transport and Accommodation
We can arrange transport and accommodation on site at Murni’s Houses, subject to availability.
Tamarind Spa Massage Course
A. Introduction
Before you start on a client, you need to know the following:
Client consultation
Basic anatomy
Preparing the room and table
Hygiene
Posture
Draping the client
(60 minutes)
B. Learning
Balinese Massage (120 minutes)
C. Review and Practise
In this section we go over what you have learnt to make sure that you’ve got it and then you give your teacher a massage.
Balinese Massage (120 minutes)
D. Learn by Feeling
Now, the teacher gives you a massage to reinforce what you have learnt, so that you can experience it for yourself.
Balinese Massage (60 minutes)
To book the massage classes, just email murni (at) murnis.com.
