Sacred Smoke Botanical Atelier
Ubud's #1 Incense Making Class & Workshop in Bali
Learn to blend, roll, shape, test, and take home incense made from raw botanicals in our Ubud studio.
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GuestsRp 360.000 /ppRp 720.000 total
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Rated 5 stars everywhere
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Lene ReeGoogle
★★★★★Absolutely amazing incense class. This is the best experience I've had on Bali so far. I 100% recommend everyone to go.
Lucy EverestGoogle
★★★★★The best experience in Ubud. So informative, fun, and unique. I loved learning about the ingredients and making incense by hand.
Aashish UpmanyuGoogle
★★★★★Best experience ever. Thank you so much Made for making it personalized and walking us through every detail.
Sharon KeaneGoogle
★★★★★A very pleasant and very informative afternoon course learning to make beautiful incense and cones. Highly recommend.
Souad JebbourGoogle
★★★★★Wonderful activity. A really thoughtful workshop with clear guidance and beautiful incense to take home.
MilaGoogle
★★★★★A special, authentic experience in Ubud. The ingredients, story, and hands-on process were all memorable.
Chop Stay LoveGetYourGuide
★★★★★A truly wonderful and memorable experience. The workshop, the knowledge, history, and team were so enjoyable.
AnthonyGetYourGuide
★★★★★Amazing workshop. The hosts were warm, patient, and generous with their knowledge.
JenniferGetYourGuide
★★★★★A beautiful class and a peaceful way to spend time in Ubud. Loved the take-home incense.
GetYourGuide guestGetYourGuide
★★★★★Clear instruction, lovely materials, and a calm atelier setting. Highly recommended.
Jon CTripadvisor
★★★★★Such a beautiful few hours with Wayan and the ladies. Very friendly, helpful hosts and beautifully presented results.
Tripadvisor guestTripadvisor
★★★★★A hands-on experience with real materials and a relaxed atmosphere. One of our favorite Ubud activities.
Bali travelerTripadvisor
★★★★★Beautifully taught and easy to follow. We left with incense we were proud to bring home.
Retreat guestTripadvisor
★★★★★The workshop felt intimate, creative, and genuinely connected to Balinese ritual and craft.
Viator guestViator
★★★★★A unique Bali workshop with natural ingredients and patient instructors. Easy to recommend.
Viator travelerViator
★★★★★Loved learning the formula from scratch and making both sticks and cones by hand.
Workshop travelerViator
★★★★★A calm and fragrant break from the usual sightseeing. The take-home kit was a lovely bonus.
Klook guestKlook
★★★★★Fantastic join-in class. The atelier was welcoming and the incense-making process was fun.
Klook travelerKlook
★★★★★A very special Ubud activity. We enjoyed smelling each ingredient and building our own blend.
Klook guestKlook
★★★★★Friendly instruction, beautiful materials, and a finished incense set to bring home.
Creative travelerKlook
★★★★★Perfect for travelers who want something meaningful, hands-on, and different in Ubud.★★★★★Read all reviewsOpen the Google Business Profile
Signature outcome
Make Incense From Raw Botanicals, Not Factory Ingredients
Most incense is blank material dipped in synthetic fragrance. In this workshop, you learn the formula from the beginning: woods, botanicals, resins, binder, water, hand pressure, and smoke.
- Handmade incense
- DIY take-home kit
- Formula and instructions
- A skill you can repeat at home
What You'll Learn
Learn Incense Formula
Each student receives a formula sheet: not our formula, the actual incense-making formula.
Learn the Palm Roll Technique
Learn to use your hands to form incense sticks. No machines, no molds.
Learn the Smoke Test
Learn one of the most essential steps in incense crafting: testing how the formula burns.
Learn the History of Incense
Learn the history, science, and art of incense making across cultures.
Learn How to Buy Incense
Not all incense is made the same. Learn what to look for before you buy.
Full experience details
Your Incense-Making Journey
Learn the Formula
Master the sacred Scent Pyramid behind every beautiful, long-lasting incense scent.
- SELECT THE AROMATIC HEART: select the exquisite aromatic heart note that forms the emotional core and character of your personal incense.
- SELECT THE WOOD FOUNDATION: choose your sacred wood base, the grounding elemental foundation and soul of your custom-crafted incense stick.
- SELECT YOUR SACRED RESIN: learn how these powerful tears of the earth act as the high-vibrational finish to your incense.
Learn The Smoke Test
You cannot make incense without performing the burn test because powders smell completely different when burned.
Incense and Balinese Culture
The Balinese did not invent incense, but you will learn firsthand how incense shaped their culture through offerings and ceremonies.
Learn the Global History
Explore the fascinating global heritage of incense, tracing its sacred roots across cultures around the world.
Learn the Palm-Roll
Master the palm-rolling technique. We guide you through both the beginner and professional methods of hand-forming your sticks.
Hands-on Incense Making
Experience tactile blending by mixing raw ingredients by hand: no tools required, just touch and focused intention.
- CREATE INCENSE ART: sculpt artisan incense textures by decorating your sticks with custom lines and swirls, a Sacred Smoke original technique.
- COAT THE STICKS: perform the aromatic dusting process, coating your sticks in fine botanical powder for an immediate boost of fragrance.
- CREATE INCENSE CONES: expand your skills by learning to shape incense cones, a concentrated form of aromatic release.
Paint an Incense Burner
This optional step costs an additional Rp 45.000 and lets you paint a burner to pair with your incense.
Take Home
Your journey does not end when the workshop finishes. You will leave our studio with:
- Your handmade sticks, freshly rolled and coated, with 1+ hour burn time.
- A bonus DIY kit with enough premium powders and binder to make your next batch at home.
- A physical instructions card for the free kit.
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Inside the Ubud Atelier
Before you book
Questions Before You Book?
Is this workshop beginner friendly?
Yes. The class is designed for beginners and includes materials, guidance, and simple repeatable techniques.
Can I come alone?
Yes. Solo guests are welcome, and the workshop is structured so each guest makes their own incense.
What do I take home?
You take home your handmade incense, a DIY incense kit, and the instructions to make incense again.
Are the ingredients natural?
Yes. The workshop uses raw botanical powders, woods, resins, natural binder, and water.
Where is the studio?
Sacred Smoke is on Jl. Bisma in Ubud, Bali.
Can you host private groups?
Yes. Message Sacred Smoke on WhatsApp for private bookings, teams, retreats, and group availability.
