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Galle Fort Traditional Jewelry Making Workshop with Snacks
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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in:
English
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Near Galle Fort, learn to distinguish genuine Ceylon sapphires, moonstones, and garnets from imitations before melting, shaping, soldering, and polishing raw silver with traditional tools. This hands-on Galle workshop ends with a handcrafted silver ring featuring a gemstone you helped create.
What's Included
Snacks
Silver and Gemstone
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Located just 600 meters from historic Galle Fort, our home and jewelry workshop offers a peaceful retreat just outside the bustling main fort walls—an easy 7- to 10-minute walk.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to 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 1-on-1 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 luster 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.
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 1-on-1 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 luster 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.
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
Excellent Quality
Additional fees
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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