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Three people in a workshop, one using a power tool. 2
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By True Trails Sri Lanka

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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €6 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
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  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Learn the difference between fake and real gemstone
    • Watch, and even assist, as raw silver is melted down in a small furnace.
    • Use traditional tools to measure, shape, and hammer the silver
    • Soldering & Finishing
    • Take home your own unique piece of jewellery

Activity location

    • Galle
    • Galle, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 27, Sangamiththa Lane, Wakwella Rd, Galle 80000, Sri Lanka | This is our family home and we craft jewelry and sell them in shop and this is an opportunity for you to make your own jewelry and TAKE HOME the same for factory cost.
    • Galle, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

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Galle: Traditional Jewellery Making Workshop with snacks

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
€6.28 x 1 Adult€6.28
Total
Price is €6.28

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    A Taste of Sri Lankan Hospitality: Refreshments
  • Inclusions
    A complimentary break is included to offer warm Sri Lankan hospitality and recharge your energy.
  • Inclusions
    Snacks (Short Eats): Delicious local sweet or savoury snacks.
  • Inclusions
    Welcome into a local family home
  • Inclusions
    Bottle water
  • Exclusions
    Cost of the silver
  • Exclusions
    Gemstones
  • Exclusions
    Tips for the guide

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs
    • Not suitable for: Babies under 1 year, People over 95 years
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Craft Your Own Legacy: Galle Traditional Jewellery Workshop
    Immerse yourself in the world of Ratna-Dweepa (Gem Island) with an authentic, hands-on workshop just minutes from the historic Galle Fort. Step into a family-run artisan space where generations-old silversmithing techniques are still very much alive.

    The Experience
    Over 2 to 3 hours, you will work One-to-one with a master craftsman to transform raw materials into a finished masterpiece.

    Gem Discovery: Learn to identify genuine Ceylon Sapphires, Moonstones, and Garnets. Gain the skills to distinguish authentic local gems from imitations.

    The Forge: Go hands-on with traditional tools. You will melt raw silver, hammer it into shape, and solder your design.

    The Finish: Learn the delicate art of polishing to bring a brilliant lustre to your creation.

    Your Handcrafted Memento
    This isn't just a class; it's a transformation. You will leave with a handcrafted silver ring with a gemstone that you personally helped create—a tangible reminder of Sri Lanka’s artistic legacy.

Location

Activity location

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    • Galle
    • Galle, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 27, Sangamiththa Lane, Wakwella Rd, Galle 80000, Sri Lanka | This is our family home and we craft jewelry and sell them in shop and this is an opportunity for you to make your own jewelry and TAKE HOME the same for factory cost.
    • Galle, Southern Province, Sri Lanka