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4.91 out of 5 average rating, 634 reviewsTraditional Gems and Jewelry Workshop
All ages are welcome. This workshop demonstrates you how to make a piece of silver jewelry using a Gemstone. you will get familiar with Melting/Gauging/Hammering/Designing/Soldering & Polishing.
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 42 reviewsCraft Your Own Jewelry with complimentary Gemstone
Step into Hasitha's family workshop in Galle, a home of traditional Sri Lankan silversmithing. Enjoy tea, snacks, and a little surprise as you design and hand-craft your own silver jewelry .
4.57 out of 5 average rating, 7 reviewsGalle fort: Traditional gem and jewelry workshop
From the roar of the melting torch to the delicate art of gemstone placement, Walk away with a handcrafted silver treasure and the skills of an ancient trade.
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 108 reviewsWoodcarving Village Tour in Galle
Go on tour with Amila in the village and meet the artist who make the wooden statues. And go home with your own painted wooden elephant. A real local experience. Get the Island Vibes!
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 7 reviewsTraditional Batik Workshop with a Batik Family
Explore the art of batik at a family-run workshop. Watch artisans at work, learn to sketch, wax, and dye fabric with a master craftsman, and create your own unique batik piece to take home
5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviewsPaint your own wooden elephant
Paint your own wooden elephant. With help from aunty, the best painter in town, you will make your own wooden painted elephant. A local experience for adults but also very nice for kids.
5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsAuthentic Traditional Jewelry School in Galle
Leave the tourist crowds behind & discover authentic Sri Lankan silversmithing in a peaceful countryside studio. Work hands-on with 925 silver, create your own jewelry, and enjoy a homemade lunch.
5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsBatik Heritage Experience With Master Artisan
Explore the art of batik at a family-run workshop. Watch artisans at work, learn to sketch, wax, and dye with master artisan, bring your design to life, and take home the unique batik piece you create
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New place to stayCreate Your Own Sri Lankan Batik Art Workshop
Master Sri Lankan Batik art! 2-hr workshop with an artisan. Sketch on 30x30cm cotton, trace hot wax via tjanting & dye. Safely boil to reveal your handmade souvenir. All tools & tea included.
New place to stayTurn coconut shells into your bowl
Explore the Sri Lankan coconut Tree of Life story, transform a reclaimed shell into your own handcrafted bowl, enjoy herbal tea from it, and take your bowl home.
New place to stayColombo - City Sketching Tour & Lesson
Discover Colombo through a completely different lens, via a fun and relaxing sketching session. You'll learn a skill that you can use where ever you travel. For any skill level.
New place to stayTraditional gem & Jewelry workshop with pickup
Select a ring, pendant, bracelet or earrings, choose a gemstone from a curated collection, and handle traditional tools with a second generation jewelry maker.
New place to stayDiscover the gemstone market
Take a seat at the negotiating table at the Beruwala gem market, in the office of the only jewellery house located here. Learn how to evaluate sapphires and negotiate your first stones
New place to staySri Lankan masks painting experience
Learn the art of traditional Sri Lankan mask painting. Discover its history, watch a live demonstration, and paint your own mask with guidance from a local artisan to take home.
New place to stayPottery Making Experience in Colombo
What you’ll do: -Meet your instructor -Watch a demo and learn pottery basics -Try the wheel yourself with guidance -Clean up and relax after the session -Pick up or have your finished piece shipped
New place to stayUnderstand Sri Lanka Gems & Fine Jewellery
A deep-dive into the aesthetics of Sri Lankan gemstones, We will showcase and teach you from technical inspection, from using gemological tools to a guided appreciation of fine jewelry design.
