Batik Making Workshop in Galle

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Step into the colorful world of Sri Lankan batik at Shermila Batiks, a family-run workshop founded in 1991. What began as a small home business has grown into a lively center of creativity and tradition, now proudly continued by the second generation to keep this beautiful art alive.

Located in Koggala, just a short drive from Galle, the factory and gallery welcome you to discover authentic handcrafted clothing, accessories, and home décor made with care and skill.

Your experience begins with a guided factory tour, where you’ll watch artisans transform plain fabric into vibrant designs using the traditional wax-resist dyeing method. See each stage of drawing, waxing, dyeing, and boiling as the colors and patterns come to life.

Then join a hands-on workshop and create your own batik piece. With expert guidance, you’ll design, wax, and dye your fabric, leaving with a unique handmade souvenir and a meaningful cultural experience.

Additional Info

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

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Discover the art of batik in a hands-on, immersive workshop where you can create your own customized design to take home. Explore this rich Sri Lankan tradition at a family-run workshop near Galle, where skilled artisans guide you through each step of the wax-resist dyeing process. Watch the experts at work, learn the traditional techniques, and enjoy a creative, inspiring setting as you craft your own vibrant batik masterpiece. What You’ll Experience: Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Sri Lankan batik art. Watch skilled artisans transform plain fabric into vibrant works of art. Learn the traditional batik process from start to finish. Design and craft your own batik piece to take home as a souvenir. Discover the history and cultural significance of batik in Sri Lanka. No experience needed – enjoy a hands-on Batik Making workshop.

What‘s Included

All necessary materials, equipment and tools for the workshop

Photography and videography

Hands-on workshop creating your own Batik fabric

Snacks

Guided factory tour and gallery visit

Guidance from skilled artisans

Coffee and/or Tea

Take home your unique handcrafted Batik creation

Options

Batik Making Workshop in Galle

Reviews

5.00

4 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Wow
198karint,,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A fun educational afternoon much learned guidance from this warm family and proudly back to the hotel with my own batikt shawl
Great workshop
wilmiek2025,,Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We booked a workshop for 5 people and enjoyed a great afternoon learning the ropes of how to make a batik cloth. Thank yoy for the pleasant time
Must have in Sri Lanka!
Emily K,,Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had the best experience! 100% recommend! They showed us and helped through the entire process and were so nice! Plus you get to keep the amazing art work you made!! They are so kind and served us tea and tradition snack when we waited :) 10/10!
Such a fun workshop!
840deepikas,,May 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My mom, dad, and I did the workshop and showroom tour and had an absolutely FANTASTIC time. The workshop began as 9:30am and ended at about 12:00pm, with the showroom tour in the middle — we were served tea, bananas, and some yummy steamed snacks. We were ably guided by the team (aunty has been a batik artist for over 4 decades!) to make our own designs. There was ample time to learn all parts of the batik process, and Reeha was great at explaining everything. We are super impressed with our results, in spite of the fact that none of us are artistic. The showroom has a very nice selection of pieces to choose from if you wish to buy. please not that the workshop is conducted in an unfinished building so you need to be able to climb stairs without a railing and be generally spry. also, there’s a little bending involved in the process.