Kandy: Traditional gem & Jewelry making workshop with pickup

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3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 1 more

Craft your own piece of jewelry in a traditional Kandyan style
Learn the art of silver smithing from a master craftsman
Use traditional hand tools like blowpipes, hammers, and engraving tools
Enjoy complimentary bottled water and authentic Ceylon tea

What's Included

Expert instruction from an experienced local jeweler Access to traditional hand tools Complimentary bottled water and authentic Ceylon tea All base materials required for practice
Coffee and/or Tea
Silver and the final piece Gem stone

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Getting Here & Return Logistics:
To make your experience hassle-free, we provide complimentary pickup from any hotel, villa, or stay within 15 km of Kandy town. Simply provide us with your address upon booking, and we’ll handle the rest!

Return Journey:
Guests are responsible for organizing their own return transport once the experience finishes. Transportation in Kandy is very straightforward and accessible:

Local taxi apps PickMe and Uber run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the area.

You can easily hail a tuk-tuk or private car directly to your next destination right from your phone when our tour ends.

What to expect

Step inside a traditional workshop and transform raw metal into a beautiful, personalized keepsake! Guided step-by-step by a master local artisan, this fully hands-on workshop invites you to experience the ancient art of Kandyan jewelry making. Perfect for couples, families, and solo travelers looking for a unique, authentic cultural experience.

️ What You Will Do:
Design & Size: Select your custom style and measure your perfect fit.

Melt & Forge: Heat raw sterling silver and hammer it on a traditional anvil.

Shape & Solder: Cut the metal, bend it into a ring, and torch-weld the joint seamlessly.

Texture & Personalize: Add a rugged hammered texture or file it sleek and smooth.

Polish & Shine: Buff your ring on the polishing wheel to give it a brilliant mirror finish.

Important Cost Information:
Base Fee: Includes your workshop seat, expert instruction, and tool use.

Take-Away Jewelry: The sterling silver used to make your ring is calculated by weight at the end of the activity and is an additional cost based on local market rates.

Optional Gemstones: Genuine local gemsare available to add to your ring for an additional cost depending on the stone selected.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Craft Classes
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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