An Old-World Jewelry Making Workshop

3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Your Hands-On Jewelry Experience
Join us to start your journey by first learning the crucial difference between fake and genuine gemstones. Next, you'll witness, and even assist, as raw silver is melted down in the small furnace—a truly traditional spectacle. You will then get hands-on, using traditional tools to measure, shape, and hammer the silver into your desired design before moving on to the intricate steps of soldering and finishing. The best part? You'll walk away with a unique, handcrafted piece of jewelry that you created yourself!

What's Included

Private transportation
Silver or Gemstone

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet and greet our guests at the new entrance of Galle Fort, right in front of the Galle Cricket Stadium. Pickup and drop-off at this same location are included in the package.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Join us for a unique, hands-on journey where you'll become a jeweler for a day.

First, you will learn the vital difference between real and fake gemstones, ensuring you know how to choose and identify quality materials.

Next, the real magic begins: you will watch—and even assist—as raw silver is melted down in a small furnace, transforming the metal right before your eyes.

With the metal prepared, we will guide you as you use traditional tools to measure, shape, and hammer the silver into your desired form.

We will then move on to the intricate steps of soldering and finishing, ensuring your piece is perfect and polished.

Finally, you get to take home your own unique, handcrafted piece of jewelry, a lasting memory of your creative experience with us!"

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Supplied by Galle city tour and lunch with locals

Tags

Art Classes
Craft Classes
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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