Top Asia Art & Culture Classes in 2026

Cliff-top Uluwatu Temple is one of Bali's most magical locations—but toxic traffic can make getting there a drag. Save time and keep yourself occupied with onboard Wi-Fi on this private half-day tour, with 2-way transfers from Ubud and south Bali hotels. Upgrade for an afternoon tour that includes the sunset Kecak Fire Dance: you can stop for a seafood dinner on Jimbaran Beach if you wish.

Batik, textiles dyed using wax, is a signature of Yogyakarta. Learn the art and bring home a beautiful souvenir at this batik-making class near the Prambanan Temple Complex. You’ll trace a pattern, outline it in melted wax using traditional “canting” tools, then dye it in sequence to bring out the brilliant colors. As soon as it’s dry, the work is yours to take home.

Learn about Chado, an ancient zen tea ceremony, with this guided experience in Tokyo. Immerse yourself in an authentic tearoom equipped with tatami mats and learn to prepare a bowl of matcha tea. Sample multiple types of tea and learn your preferences. Enjoy three kinds of local Japanese confectionary, too.

Discover the secrets of perfume-making—and learn all about Singapore's hundreds of orchid varieties—during this hands-on workshop. Take a perfume personality test to figure out the scent profile that suits you best, and immerse yourself in the art of fragrance using augmented-reality experiences. Then, choose from hundreds of available fragrance oils and make your own unique perfume to take home as a souvenir.

No previous skills are required to create your own handmade lantern, making this 2.5-hour workshop a family-friendly activity in Hoi An. Participants are provided with a bamboo frame—with multiple shapes to choose from—and shown by craftsmen how to fold the silk into a colorful lantern. Fold it flat into your luggage and return home with a unique souvenir.

Learn moves you can bust out back home once your vacation ends during this small-group Bollywood-style dance workshop in Jaipur. Don’t be the last one to hit the dance floor at an Indian wedding—learn not only specific routines, but the meaning behind the moves, lyrics, and dance steps. Plus, take home a recording of your dance performance as a special souvenir, and to help you keep practicing.

This one hour sensory experience with singing bowls, or a Sound Bath, is a wonderful way to relax after a busy day of sightseeing in Kathmandu. The frequencies produced by the local, expertly crafted singing bowls are said to decrease stress and can even soothe physical pain, so it is worth it to book it into an itinerary for something calming to look forward to at the end of the day.

Jaipur has long been known for its tradition of block printing, in which fabric is printed using natural dies and hand-carved wooden stamps. With this workshop, you'll not only learn all about the process that goes into making a block-printed piece of fabric, but you'll also get to try your hand at block-printing yourself—and take home your creation.

Discover the ancient Japanese art of flower arranging and learn a new skill in an immersive and stress-free way during this hands-on class in Nakano, Tokyo. Learn the basics from an instructor before creating your own arrangement with local seasonal flowers. All flowers and equipment are provided, and the instructor offers advice to help improve your work.

It can be hard to find a place to practise the Japanese art of *kintsugi* when you’re visiting Tokyo for the first time. However, this hands-on, group workshop is ready for beginners to give this ancient restoration technique a go. Learn how to repair a plate with lacquer made from pure gold, under the guidance of a master artist who can explain the craft's origins.

Instead of purchasing souvenirs, this hands-on workshop connects you with a local artist and lets you create a unique hand-crafted souvenir under their guidance. Join this pottery workshop in Siem Reap and learn how to make your own ceramics using traditional Khmer tools and techniques. Get hands-on and shape your clay on the pottery wheel, add your choice of “kbach” (ornamentation).

Don’t just take home souvenirs without meaning; create a your very own keepsake of your Bali vacation during a wood-carving class in Ubud. This private class means you’ll receive the undivided attention and tailored of a professional carpenter, who can help you transform a humble piece of wood into something fabulous.

Learn the art of block printing and make two of your own hand-made souvenirs with this private workshop. Using a combination of hand-carved wooden stamps and colorful dyes made from natural materials, you’ll print designs on two items of your choice (choose from scarves, aprons, or tote bags). While your creations dry, you’ll join your hosts at a traditional vegetarian lunch, which can be prepared with dietary restrictions in mind.

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.

About 12 miles (18 kilometers) north of Ubud, Taro is a very traditional Balinese village. Immerse in local lifestyles with your local guides on this half-day private experience centered on their family compound. Learn to make Balinese offerings, sample Balinese snacks, and visit a sacred water temple for a traditional Hindu blessing (a small entrance fee will be payable in cash). Your day includes 2-way private transfers from the Ubud area.

-Guests first hand join make some ceramic items with instruction from our craftmen with wonderful experience.You can bring your making ceramic items as your souvenirs your trip in Vietnam.Take a walk to visit the biggest cottery park in Vietnam to know about the tradictional pottery works with hundreds years ago in the central Vietnan. -Riding through green rice fields to visit our local fishermen family to learn about coffee making that coffee as the typical culture for every family in Vietnam.You are instructed how to filter the best coffee drops mixing with condense milk for your lovely taste ice. -Take the bamboo basket boats to explore coconut forest with many local fishing activities on the river from lifting net, rolling net, throwning net...to catch live fish. -Recharge your day with delicious local foods cooked by our local host at the greatest atmosphere before we drop you off at your hotel after 3-4 hours. -This trip is worth for any penny that you spent with us in Hoi An.

Head to the silversmithing village of Celuk, not far from Ubud, for a truly intimate hands-on jewelry making class—with a maximum of four travelers to your tutor. Whether you're thinking of starting your own jewelry business or just want to create the perfect Bali souvenir, you'll pick up tips, tricks, and techniques. You'll leave with a beautiful piece of your own design and receive photos of your experience too.

Master dance moves as you listen to high-energy music tracks during this 90-minute Bollywood dance class in Jaipur. Listen to hits from the Mumbai-based Hindi film industry. Learn a basic dance routine that you can memorize to perform back home. Shared classes take place in a historic building in downtown Jaipur and include free souvenir photos.

Shopping for souvenirs in Vietnam can be delightful, but creative travelers might like to try making their own using traditional materials and techniques. Participate in an enjoyable half-day workshop at a bamboo showroom, where artisans make all kinds of items out of the plant. Learn about the history of bamboo use in Vietnam and choose an item to make and decorate yourself. Receive personalized instruction during a private experience.

Pottery is an age-old Rajhastani craft and many visitors are keen to learn the skills behind it while in Jaipur. Prebook for this small-group wheel pottery workshop to secure your place and save time in the city. Sit at an electrically operated wheel, learn to throw, center, raise, and dry a pot; and keep it as a souvenir. A choice of time slots gives you valuable flexibility.

Learn the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy, and walk away with a special memento, when you sign up for a small-group class. Pick from numerous daily class times to best suit your sightseeing schedule, and get ready to flex your creative muscles. Learn more about the practice and try different techniques, and leave with a brand new set of skills.

Create an eco friendly clay Ganesha. Ganesha is a much loved God in India. learn to create with a step by step instructions by experienced teachers. have fun while creating art.

Discover a side of Hanoi that’s usually reserved for locals during a walking tour that combines street food with live music venues. This private tour ensures that you receive the undivided attention of your guide and saves you the stress of researching top Hanoi food venues. Plus, you’ll receive tailored recommendations to last your entire trip.

This is a calligraphy lesson, a cultural experience program offered by the Tourist Information Center in Yanaka. Children, as well as adults, can enjoy this program. Calligraphy is considered to be a complex art, but it can be fun. Experienced, friendly Sensei will teach you how to do it! Practice basic strokes Choose your favorite words to practice Practice many times with fun! Draw your favorite words on the Shikishi paper. Or make your T-shirt with your name on it in kanji! Take lots of pictures. Let's decorate your living room at home. The work of art you draw will be a wonderful souvenir and a memory for yourself. ❤︎It is very conveniently located for exploring the YANESEN area. ❤︎Yanaka Ginza St. 100m / 30 sec. ❤︎The studio is in an old townhouse converted into a studio. You can see the life of downtown Tokyo. ❤︎Tokyo Roasted Coffee Shop ki_hi_ko_jo" is next door to your studio.