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By True Trails Sri Lanka

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$6 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

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

    • 78 Matara Rd, Talpe 80615, Sri Lanka | Landmarks to Look Out For: 78 Mile Post / Main Road Frontage: Located directly on the main coastal Galle–Matara Road in Talpe (just a few minutes past Unawatuna Beach). Look out for the 78 Mile Post marker. Nearby Landmark: Located right by Apa Villa Thalpe and within short walking distance of the Talpe Natural Beach / Rock Pools. Signage: Look for our ADHI Jewelry board on the road side, facing the ocean side of the main road. How to Recognize Your Host / Guide: At the Workshop Entrance: Our team will be waiting right at the main entrance / roadside front of the workshop. Easy Contact: If you have any trouble finding us, simply inform your tuk-tuk or taxi driver "78 Mile Post, Talpe, near Apa Villa" or call/WhatsApp us directly upon arrival!
    • Unawatuna, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

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Unawatuna; Traditional Jewelery Making class

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Unawatuna Location -

No Galle slots? Enjoy the same hands-on silver & gemstone experience with a sea view on Galle–Matara Road!

Language options: English
Price details
AU$5.57 x 1 AdultAU$5.57
Total
Price is AU$5.57

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

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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    • 78 Matara Rd, Talpe 80615, Sri Lanka | Landmarks to Look Out For: 78 Mile Post / Main Road Frontage: Located directly on the main coastal Galle–Matara Road in Talpe (just a few minutes past Unawatuna Beach). Look out for the 78 Mile Post marker. Nearby Landmark: Located right by Apa Villa Thalpe and within short walking distance of the Talpe Natural Beach / Rock Pools. Signage: Look for our ADHI Jewelry board on the road side, facing the ocean side of the main road. How to Recognize Your Host / Guide: At the Workshop Entrance: Our team will be waiting right at the main entrance / roadside front of the workshop. Easy Contact: If you have any trouble finding us, simply inform your tuk-tuk or taxi driver "78 Mile Post, Talpe, near Apa Villa" or call/WhatsApp us directly upon arrival!
    • Unawatuna, Southern Province, Sri Lanka