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4.91 out of 5 average rating, 628 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.
4.8 out of 5 average rating, 5 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.
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 40 reviewsTraditional Family Silversmith Workshop with snack
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 piece.
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 11 reviewsPhoto walk and workshop in Pettah Bazar
Capture portraits and candid street scenes in Pettah, Colombo’s most vibrant quarter.
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!
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 6 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, 3 reviewsMake Your Own Leather Souvenir in Colombo
Learn leather crafting at RADI Leather Atelier in Colombo. Choose your project, cut, stitch, and finish it by hand. Create a unique souvenir to take home and remember your time in Sri Lanka.
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 stayLearn Silver Jewelry with Master Artisan Kumar
Step into a real Sri Lankan silversmith's workshop and transform raw silver into a wearable keepsake, guided by a master artisan in a peaceful countryside studio..
New place to stayCraft Your Own Ceylon Sapphire Ring & Discover Gem
Learn about certified Sri Lankan gemstones, design your own jewelry, and discover the art of ring making in a unique local experience.Free Meal & Free worldwide shipping for custom orders
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 stayVillage Silver Class in Galle - Taste Local Lunch
Shape, solder and polish your own ring, pendant or earrings alongside a traditional jewelry craftsman, then share tea and a home-cooked village meal with the family.
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.
