• Kandy: Traditional Wood Carving Workshop with Artisan
  • Kandy: Traditional Wood Carving Workshop with Artisan
  • Kandy: Traditional Wood Carving Workshop with Artisan
  • Kandy: Traditional Wood Carving Workshop with Artisan
  • Kandy: Traditional Wood Carving Workshop with Artisan
  • Kandy: Traditional Wood Carving Workshop with Artisan

Kandy: Traditional Wood Carving Workshop with Artisan

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ID: GYG1478148-2257032
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Land: Sri Lanka

Duur: 04:00 uren


Beschrijving

Step into an artisan workshop in Kandy for a hands-on wood carving session. Learn traditional chisel techniques from a local craftsman and shape your own wooden keepsake to take home.
Step inside an authentic artisan studio in Kandy and immerse yourself in the centuries-old tradition of Sri Lankan wood carving. Passed down through generations of local craft families, this cultural art form comes to life as you swap the tourist trail for a dedicated studio workbench.

Your experience begins with a warm welcome from your master artisan instructor. You’ll discover the unique qualities of indigenous island timbers, including soft kaduru, rich mahogany, and teak. Learn how wood is traditionally selected and seasoned, and get an up-close look at hand-forged steel gouges, specialized chisels, and wooden mallets.

Next, watch a focused demonstration where your instructor reveals how subtle blade angles and controlled mallet taps shape raw timber into flowing patterns. See how ancient Kandyan motifs—inspired by nature and historic temple architecture—are brought to life with precision.

Then, it’s your turn to carve. With your own timber block and tools in hand, you will practice fundamental cutting techniques under patient, one-on-one guidance. Feel the rhythm of the chisel as you carve your chosen design, define relief lines, and master the grain.

To finish your piece, smooth the edges with sandpaper and apply a natural wax finish to highlight the timber's natural luster. You will leave the studio with newfound respect for local craft heritage and an authentic wooden keepsake carved entirely by your own hands.

Hoogtepunten

  • Learn ancient wood carving techniques directly from a master local artisan
  • Carve and polish your own wooden keepsake to take home after the workshop
  • Use authentic hand tools and native island timber at a dedicated workbench
  • Enjoy hands-on, step-by-step guidance in an intimate small-group setting
  • Discover traditional Kandyan motifs and natural timber finishing techniques

Talen

BELANGRIJKE INFORMATIE
Safety & Tools: You will handle authentic, sharp steel chisels and wooden mallets. A safety briefing is conducted before tool use, and the artisan supervises all carving steps.

Age Requirements: Participants aged 10–17 must be accompanied by an adult.

Location: The workshop is located at Thilona Craft in Gannoruwa, approximately 15–20 minutes by tuk-tuk from Kandy city center and close to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya.

Clothing: Wood dust and small chips are part of the craft process. Please wear casual clothes and mandatory closed-toe shoes.

Keepsake Guarantee: All raw timber, finishing materials, and your finished carved wooden keepsake are fully included with no extra material charges.
INCLUDED
  • 2-hour hands-on traditional wood carving workshop
  • English-speaking local artisan instructor
  • Individual solid wood block for carving (indigenous Sri Lankan timber)
  • Full use of all carving tools, steel gouges, chisels, and wooden mallets
  • Sandpaper, natural oils, and beeswax for finishing
  • Handcrafted wooden keepsake to take home
  • Bottled drinking water or Ceylon tea
NIET INBEGREPEN.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (available as an optional add-on)
  • Showroom retail purchases or additional finished handicrafts
  • Food and alcoholic beverages
  • Gratuities for the artisan instructor (optional)

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