Top Asia Art & Culture Classes - page 3

We offer a hands-on workshop where you can experience handmade washi, a traditional Japanese craft. Tosa Washi, with over 1,000 years of history, is one of Japan’s top three washi papers. Known for its strength and warmth, it’s easy to try and makes for a memorable Asakusa experience—perfect for fans of crafts or Japanese culture. After a short video on Tosa Washi’s history and process, you’ll wear traditional workwear (samue) and make washi postcards with help from a friendly instructor. In both the Plain Paper Plan and Colored Paper Plan, you’ll handcraft four plain postcards. The Colored Paper Plan includes an extra step: layering beautiful Rakusuishi—lace-like decorative washi—on top. You can choose your favorite four colors. The workshop is full of smiles and surprise at the beauty of the finished paper. Take home your handmade washi as a special souvenir.

Sanganeri block printing, known for its vivid colors, was invented in the Jaipur region 500 years ago. Learn this centuries-old technique in the area it originated from—rather than from books or elsewhere—during this small-group class in Jaipur. Travel independently to the studio, get an overview on block printing, and with step-to-step tuition, use colorful pigments to layer the designs and machine-embroider the borders of two block-printed stoles. Your stoles are then yours to keep—the perfect souvenirs.

Create your own wooden chopsticks in a hands-on workshop in Tokyo. Learn traditional techniques and take home your personalized chopsticks as a unique souvenir. - Craft your own wooden chopsticks using traditional tools and techniques - Learn about the cultural significance of chopsticks in Japan - Take home your personalized chopsticks as a unique souvenir or gift - Enjoy a fun and relaxing workshop, perfect for beginners and travelers - Discover the beauty of Japanese craftsmanship in a timeless neighborhood

Colored lanterns are a symbol of Hoi An, where locals believe they bring happiness, luck, and wealth. Bring home a souvenir with a difference, a lantern that you made yourself, after this fascinating class. Choose from a wealth of different silks then work with your instructor to craft a bamboo frame and create your lantern, which will fold away neatly into your luggage. Your class includes a Vietnamese tea tasting.

It takes years of training and serious skill to learn about to carve a khukuri—the Nepali blade associated with Gurkha warriors. But for anyone looking to pick up the basics, this small-group, half-day workshop in Kathmandu will take you through the steps of creating your very own knife. Snacks are included, and you’ll get to take home your handmade blade as a souvenir.

Try making silver jewelry from scratch under the guidance of a local Bali silversmith in this small-group workshop near Ubud’s Monkey Forest. Create your very own piece to take home with you as a souvenir that you can treasure forever. Choose from sample designs or come up with your own to make jewelry that’s totally unique.

Japanese calligraphy is admired for its beauty, and this hands-on class lets you experience it firsthand. Led by a skilled instructor, learn essential techniques you wouldn’t get from books or online videos, including proper brush grip, control, and stroke order. During the session, practice using traditional brushes as well as a modern pen, choose from different characters to write, and take your finished calligraphy home as a keepsake.

Take home more than great memories from Malaysia, creating your very own traditional batik masterpiece in our downtown KL studio. Our artists will help you from start to finish, so even those without much artistic experience will be able to enjoy waxing, painting, drying and framing, and eventually taking home their skillfully finished work just two hours later.

Learn all about the ancient history of Chinese calligraphy—and enjoy a hands-on introduction to the practice—with this small-group workshop. Make your own way to the classroom space in Taipei, meet your guide, and get acquainted with your materials, as well as the major techniques and principles of calligraphy. Then, put your newfound skills to the test, and create your own works to take home.

Skip the more generic kimono rental services in Tokyo by choosing this small-group experience. Tailor your outfit to your tastes by choosing from a variety of vintage kimonos. Your selection will be customized to your size, you'll learn how to wear it, and you'll take photos in the final product.

Create your own chopsticks at a workshop in the heart of Ginza Choose from 20 and above types of wood and two lengths Optional name engraving on the chopsticks

The actual choreographer of k-pop stars such as ChungHa, ITZY, BTS, BLACKPINK. TWICE, or another KPOP IDOL' s dancers will lead the class. It's the ultimate K-pop experience you can't find elsewhere! Our refund policy allows for a 100% refund if the request is made at least 8 days prior to the tour date. Starting from 7 days before the tour, we are unable to offer any refunds, as all preparations are finalized by then and cancellations result in unavoidable costs. Although the system may show that full refunds are only available up to 24 hours in advance, if you request a cancellation 8 days before the tour, we will gladly issue a full refund. After your dance training, don’t forget to shoot your own K-pop music video! Important Notes: ✔ All classes are conducted in Korean Standard Time (KST). ✔ Classes will be held in Korean & English. ✔ Prices are per person. ✔ Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

For travelers who have tired of racing around Tokyo ticking off blockbuster sights, this small-group calligraphy workshop offers a more intimate way to connect to Japanese culture and history. Master the basics in just one lesson, from the correct way to hold a brush to drawing lines and even writing your name in Japanese characters. Plus, you’ll get to take home your own handiwork—the ultimate Tokyo souvenir.

Learn Japanese culture and Buddhism directly from a Buddhist monk in a 400-year-old private temple. This private group experience starts with a calligraphy lesson, creating your own artwork to take home. Then participate in a sutra-copying session, focusing on the chant and calming your mind. Personalized guidance allows questions about culture, Buddhism, or life as a monk. This exclusive private group experience combines learning, creativity, and mindfulness, leaving you with unique art and a sense of inner peace.

Practice the Japanese metalwork craft of tankin during this private ring-making workshop in Tokyo. Customize your piece by choosing the material, thickness, and texture as you use special hammers and tools to form the shape. Get feedback from your instructor as you try out the technique on your one-of-a-kind souvenir.

Just a 7-minute walk from Shibuya Scramble Crossing, this hands-on workshop in the heart of Shibuya invites you to craft your own handmade Japanese chopsticks in under an hour. Guided by skilled instructors, you will shape, sand, and finish high-grade timber into a unique pair to take home. No experience is needed. Ideal for travelers, couples, and families. Select from several types of timber, with the option to upgrade to premium woods for an elevated finish and feel. Personalize your chopsticks further with custom engravings for ¥1,000; add a name, date, or message to make your creation truly your own or a perfect gift. Designed to be tailored and traveler-friendly, the experience combines expert guidance with a warm, welcoming studio atmosphere. Rather than purchasing a mass-produced souvenir, you will leave with a meaningful, handcrafted everyday object shaped by your own hands.

Chinese art has a long and distinguished history that continues to this day. Enjoy an enriching encounter with local culture, enhance your creativity, and create a very special souvenir when you join this small-group water color painting class. Whatever your age and experience level, the intimate group size ensures personal attention from your instructor, guaranteeing you leave with new skills—as well as a beautiful fan.

In this work shop, you can make your own ring by using tools for hammer the texture. You will customize by choosing the material, texture, shape and thickness. We will support you until the end of the work shop! Skilled craftsmen will polish and clean the ring at the final process. The work shop takes around 1 hour and the ring can be taken home on the day! Please enjoy the experience of making your own ring with your precious person. Great recommendation for wedding rings(honeymoon) or souvenir trip.

To start, you will take a chance to tast the traditional Vietnaemse tea and enjoy the various flavors of tea during the paiting class. We will show you how traditional oriental watercolor painting differs from western style art and I n this Experience, you will learn calligraphy in Vietnamese Language and/or English also. You will be taught the techniques on how to hold the brush, how much ink to use, and the proper strokes to write Vietnamese script and/or English characters Create a beautiful bamboo script that you can take with you. Whatever your level of artistic skill, you’ll come away from this class with a unique and priceless memento of your trip to Vietnam.

At Taboo Bamboo Workshop you will be surprised and excited to see all the different household facilities and things that we have created out of bamboo and that we use in our house. Take them home with you as a souvenir and enjoy this long lasting experience.

If you’re looking for the ultimate photo opportunity to remember your time in Japan, then this is it. Visit the Senso-ji Temple and have a chance to dress up in an authentic kimono. Enjoy free time to explore one of Tokyo’s most historic areas at your own pace, with plenty of photo opportunities along the way. The experience also includes a souvenir photo, so you’ve got more than selfies to remember your trip.

In 4 hours, you will experience Japanese culture and hospitality at home.The experience included origami, hand-made udon noodles, Japanese food, sushi and tempura.Experience matcha and Japanese sweets after meals.We'll make it with you.Drinks (sake, beer, shochu and soft drinks) are free.As a souvenir, in calligraphy, Keiko writes your name on a colored paper.Through this experience, you become a member of our homecoming TAKA and making friends around the world is one of our goals.We will welcome you as a family the next time you visit our home! ★ Vegetarians and vegans can also enjoy all dishes with different ingredients.

Learning Chinese calligraphy takes practice and guidance, and this hands-on experience provides both. Watch a teacher demonstrate ink strokes on rice paper, then try the techniques yourself with step-by-step instruction on brushes and form. Along the way, gain insight into Chinese culture and benefit from being able to ask questions in this small-group setting.

Deepen your understanding of Japanese crafts with this private calligraphy lesson in Asakusa. Start by watching a short video introducing the history and meaning of Japanese calligraphy, then practice essential brushstrokes with a teacher. Customize a t-shirt and write a letter using traditional techniques to create unique souvenirs to take home.