Batik Heritage Experience with Master Artisan

5.0 (2 reviews) Galle, Sri Lanka
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Duration3h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Step into a 100-year-old family home and experience Sri Lankan batik as a living family tradition. At Samara Batiks, our 50-year heritage comes from the late grandfather, renowned Sri Lankan artist A.J. Ranasinghe, who exhibited his work internationally throughout the 1970s and 1980s.

Your workshop is guided by the family’s master artisan, G.P. Ranasinghe, and is exclusively reserved for you for the entire day. We host only one workshop each day, giving you the freedom to take your time, stay as long as you wish, and fully immerse yourself in the heritage, stories and creative process—without being rushed.

Slow down and discover batik through stories, wax, colour and creativity as you learn the traditional techniques of sketching, waxing and dyeing, transforming fabric into a vibrant piece of art. This is more than a batik workshop—it’s an intimate glimpse into a family heritage and a peaceful side of Sri Lanka that you won’t find in an ordinary workshop.

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Batik Experience with Lunch

Sri Lankan homemade lunch

Batik Heritage Experience with Master Artisan

What's included

  • All tools and materials provided
  • Bottled water
  • Workshop moments captured for you to cherish, with your consent.
  • Welcome drink on arrival
  • Expert guidance from the master artisan
  • Lunch can be arranged upon prior request for an additional cost.

What to expect

Step into the century old family home and discover 50 years of Sri Lankan batik heritage while enjoying a welcome drink in a relaxed creative atmosphere. You'll meet the master artisan, hear the family story, learn the history of batik, sketch your design, apply traditional wax, dye your fabric and create your own unique batik artwork to take home as a souvenir. Also, the guests have the option to share a traditional Sri Lankan meal with the family for an additional cost.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The owner will be waiting for you at the pickup location.

End point

The owner will be waiting for you at the pickup location.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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