Top Hanoi Craft Classes

With over a decade of expertise as an artisan perfumer, I create an immersive, hands-on workshop in my intimate studio. My extensive knowledge, personalized guidance, and use of premium, locally-sourced ingredients ensure a uniquely engaging and authentic experience for every participant.

Historic Craftsmanship – Learn in Da Sy, a centuries-old blacksmithing village known for its masterful blades. - Unique Female-Led Forge – Work with the only officially recognized female artisan in the trade, who has dedicated 44 years to preserving this craft. - Hands-On Experience – Design, forge, shape, and sharpen your own knife using traditional techniques and tools. - Guided by Experts – Get step-by-step instruction from skilled artisans in a fully equipped workshop. - Authentic Cultural Insight – Discover the history and resilience behind Vietnam’s knife-making tradition, including a rare tar-based sharpening technique. - Take Home Your Own Handmade Knife – A unique, functional souvenir crafted by your own hands!

- Unleash Your Inner Blacksmith at Hanoi’s Knife Making Class. - Go visit traditional craft villages on the outskirts of Hanoi. - Meet and chat with locals. - You will go through all processes of making a simple knife.

Highlights: - Learn traditional Vietnamese embroidery techniques from a famous local artisan. - Create your own unique embroidered souvenir to take home. - Explore a beautifully preserved ancient house in Hanoi's Old Quarter. - Enjoy a complimentary Vietnamese refreshment and local snacks. - Option to add an authentic home-cooked meal of a Hanoi specialty. Meet Hong, our host, a fourth-generation embroidery artisan and owner of Tân Mỹ, a family business founded in 1969. Born into a lineage with 400 years of textile tradition, Hong devoted her life to preserving her ancestral craft. The story of Tân Mỹ began during the war, when her grandmother created embroidered keepsakes with messages of love and hope for soldiers. Today, Hong continues this legacy, welcoming visitors to learn hand embroidery and become part of a living history that has touched generations.

You have a choice of standard, deluxe, or VIP first class seats to the Thang Long Water Puppet Theater in Hanoi. Book your entrance ticket and skip the line with priority seating. The unique puppetry performance is done on the water, accompanied by storytelling and music. Choose a showtime to fit your sightseeing schedule.

Craft a personalized silver piece in a hands-on workshop in Hanoi, where traditional Vietnamese silversmithing meets your creativity. Guided by local artisans, you'll learn essential techniques such as cutting, bending, and polishing while working with high-quality 925 sterling silver. Begin by sketching your design or selecting from handcrafted samples, and enhance your piece with optional gold plating or gemstone accents. Experience the joy of transforming raw silver into a stunning accessory, culminating in a one-of-a-kind souvenir that encapsulates your journey in Vietnam.

Discover the secrets of traditional Vietnamese pottery without a time-consuming trip to one of the country’s rural ceramics villages. In this half-day pottery class, learn how to make all sorts of clay creations from a master artisan direct from Bat Trang, one of the country’s oldest ceramics villages. Get personalized guidance and answers to all your questions in this private session – no fighting to be heard from the back of the class.

A simple square of paper holds the potential for endless creativity in this engaging origami workshop in Hanoi. With the guidance of experienced instructors, delve into the meditative art of paper folding while crafting exclusive designs by renowned Vietnamese origami artists. Enjoy hands-on learning as you master various models, using high-quality materials provided for you. Leave with a collection of handmade paper creations, making for memorable souvenirs from your journey in Vietnam.

Join our vibrant D.I.Y. community, where we breathe new life into old clothing through tie-dye! Bring your forgotten items—T-shirts, bags, shoes, and more—for a fun and creative transformation. Discover the joy of upcycling and feel free to collaborate on exciting projects. We offer various sizes of new T-shirts, canvas tote bags, and cotton fabric for crafting unique tie-dye gifts.

- 100% Private & Intimate: We host one group at a time in our cozy hidden studio to ensure privacy and personal attention. - Guaranteed Masterpiece: With our close 1 on 1 guidance, even beginners will create professional looking prints. - Complimentary Professional Photography: We capture your candid creative moments with a high end camera. You will receive a beautiful photo album after the session. - Hassle free Experience: Forgot something at our studio? We provide support to deliver items to your hotel in Hanoi. You will step into a peaceful creative space, away from the busy streets. Over tea and light snacks, we will introduce you to the tools and materials. You will sketch your idea (or use our templates), learn the satisfying technique of carving soft rubber linoleum, and finally hand stamp your design onto a tote bag and art paper. You walk away with a finished product that tells your personal story.

- Expert Finishing Service: After you shape your items, we handle the complex glazing and firing process to ensure durability and shine. - Worldwide Shipping Support: We carefully package and arrange delivery of your finished jewelry to your hotel or ship it internationally to your home address. - Memories Captured: Put your phone away and enjoy the moment. We act as your personal photographer with professional gear to document your process. - Boutique Hospitality: Enjoy unlimited tea, coffee, and local snacks in a private, air conditioned studio. Start with a warm welcome and refreshments. We will guide you through the tactile process of shaping clay, adding textures, and refining details for your jewelry pieces. You will have full creative freedom to make a set of accessories. Since ceramics require time to dry and fire in the kiln, your raw creations will be entrusted to us for the final steps. The finished, glazed jewelry will be delivered to you, ready to wear or gift.

Hands-on Mosaic Art Workshop in Bat Trang Village | Step into the heart of Bat Trang, traditional pottery village, and discover the magic of traditional ceramics through a unique mosaic art experience. | What the mosaic workshop includes: - 15x15 cm wooden frame. - Materials and tools to make mosaic. | Create your own mosaic masterpiece using small & colorful mosaic ceramic shaped tiles from authentic Bat Trang pottery. •️ Learn directly from local artisans who carry generations of craftsmanship and stories. • Enjoy a relaxing, creative activity suitable for all ages – no experience needed! • Take home your finished artwork as a meaningful, handmade souvenir. No firing. • Explore a charming ceramic village rich in culture, history, and artistic inspiration. | Whether you’re an art lover, culture explorer, or simply seeking a one-of-a-kind experience, this workshop offers a perfect blend of creativity and local heritage. Book your spot and make your own piece of Bat Trang magic!

Sign up for this jewelry making class in Hanoi and learn how to craft handmade art. Your guide will provide all the materials you need and will provide instruction and assistance. You can create an individual piece, or choose from several options in a provided catalog. Your guide specializes in wire art, but other materials will also be available.

Skip the lines and the hassle with this book-ahead service that includes water puppet show entrance tickets and delivery to your Hanoi hotel. Choose from several showtimes to fit your travel schedule and wait for tickets to be delivered to you. Arrive at the theater 15 minutes before showtime and prepare to experience one of Vietnam's most memorable traditional art forms live on stage.

A cooking class is the easiest way to learn the art of Vietnamese food—as you’ll get instruction, equipment, and transportation provided. Visit a local market to explore Vietnamese daily life and choose fresh vegetables for your dishes followed by a cooking lesson in a villa. Make five several dishes with step-by-step guidance, and then savor your creations with your fellow cooks. A choice of time slots is included.

Create your own resin light frame .Includes USB light base + 1 Polaroid taken onsite - a glowing keepsake of your Vietnam journey.

Nestled in Kien Hung Commune, Ha Dong Town, Hanoi, the small, but prestigious village – Da Sy has a long - standing history of forging profession. During wars in Vietnam, the village was the main source supporting weapons for Vietnam military. However, when peace returned to Viet Nam 40 years ago, the Da Sy people returned to making to agricultural implements such as ploughs, rakes and machinery parts or kitchen implements.

The instructors were born in the family with 3 generations making knives and scissors so they learned this trade since early age. They have been working hard every day to make the best knives and scissors. Despite the fact that this job is hard, they still have a great passion for it. And I am Mai - a craft lover who created and organized this workshop and will also perform as a facilitator + translator for English speaking guests. Look forward to hosting you! :) Other things to note: - Long sleeves and long pants are high recommended to avoid sparks. No dress please. - Timings are flexible so if there's another time you would prefer than what I have marked as available then message me and I will check my schedule and let you know if it is available. - Make sure you have check-in luggage to carry your knife home.

Enjoy a hassle-free experience for the Thang Long Water Puppet show by booking your admission ticket in advance. Watch this live performance of this traditional Vietnamese art form in a show that lasts about one hour. Choose from several showtimes to suit your schedule. Simply arrive at least 15 minutes before showtime, then enjoy a water puppet show that depicts legends and traditional life.

Looking for a unique and meaningful experience in Hanoi? Join us at Mộc Thôn, where you’ll carve your own wooden keepsake from reclaimed or flood-fallen timber that has been lovingly restored. Begin by choosing your block of wood, each with its own natural patterns and history. With simple tools and friendly guidance, you’ll learn how to shape, smooth, and finish your piece whether it’s a board, coaster, or a small figure that reflects your personality. The workshop is calm, creative, and welcoming to all skill levels. You’ll enjoy Vietnamese tea, gentle music, and stories from local craft traditions. When you finish, your artwork will be placed in a handmade cloth bag to take home. Mộc Thôn is also a creative hub supporting emerging local artists, so you’ll have the chance to visit a mini art gallery and support the community. Leave with a beautiful handmade piece and a heartfelt memory of Hanoi.

Indigo dyeing is more than a craft — it is a living cultural heritage of the Black Tay and other ethnic minority communities in Northern Vietnam. For generations, indigo garments have reflected identity, beliefs, and a deep connection to nature, using dye extracted from the Indigofera plant through a completely natural process. Today, this tradition is at risk. Industrial textiles, tourism-driven jobs, and the use of chemical farming methods are gradually replacing handmade practices and organic cultivation. We are working to preserve this fragile heritage by supporting over 120 producers from seven ethnic minority groups, promoting organic indigo farming, employing disabled and deaf staff, and reinvesting profits into community infrastructure. By joining this workshop, you are not just creating a handcrafted piece — you are helping sustain traditional knowledge, ethical livelihoods, and a more environmentally responsible future for these communities.

Making incense is one of Vietnam’s most aromatic and photogenic activities. Learn how to do it on this intimate door-to-door tour, with a maximum of six people in the group. Exploring by chauffeur-driven motorbike or private car, depending on group numbers, you’ll sample some of Hanoi’s best pho, drink egg coffee, try your hand at incense-making, and eat lunch in the incense craft village.

The Perfume Pagoda is one of the most important religious sites for Buddhists in Vietnam, but getting there alone is a challenge. This full-day tour from Hanoi takes you to Huong Tich Cave, reached via rowboat along scenic waterways. You'll climb steep mountain paths into the limestone cliffs and visit centuries-old temples with your guide.