Top Ho Chi Minh City Craft Classes

Come home from your Vietnam trip with more than a bag of souvenirs—come home with authentic Vietnamese cooking skills and insight into the culinary traditions of this beautiful country. Starting at the iconic Ben Thanh market, you’ll select fresh ingredients before sitting down to your own cooking station, where you’ll then follow a chef across four iconic dishes, learning skills and techniques. At the end, celebrate by tasting your creations.

By joining the workshop, the participants have a chance to immerse cultural experience in Cho Lon downtown. In addition, through hand-on self decoration mini lion head with traditional craftsman, you hear the history of Vietnamese traditional lion dance as well as the lion dance custom and decoration. It is suitable for families (adults with children), group of friends, couples those who would like to explore the culture.

Discover the spirit of Vietnamese craft in a creative studio where tradition meets modern expression. At Củi Lũ Concept, you’ll step into a calming space tucked away in Saigon and explore the timeless art of Vietnamese woodcarving in your own unique way. Guided by friendly local artisans, you'll learn traditional carving techniques while enjoying the freedom to personalize your artwork—whether you're shaping wall panels with abstract patterns or bringing symbolic folk animals to life. This hands-on experience blends mindful creation with cultural depth, making it the perfect way to slow down and connect with Vietnamese heritage through art. You'll leave with a finished piece that reflects both your creativity and the soulful charm of Vietnam.

Unleash your creativity in a custom perfume-making workshop in Ho Chi Minh City. The workshop offers more than 40 diverse fragrance notes — ranging from light and pure to warm and sophisticated. Notably, several of these scents highlight the cultural identity of Vietnam. Inspired by familiar local ingredients such as West Lake white lotus, Tra Bong cinnamon from Central Vietnam, fresh mountain ginger, lemongrass from the Mekong Delta, and Dalat pine forests, these elements are transformed into unique fragrance notes for guests to use in their creative process. We believe that each drop of perfume is not only a blend of layered notes, but also a story of Vietnam’s land, culture, and people.

Unlike a typical souvenir shopping experience, this hands-on jewelry workshop lets you create a meaningful keepsake with your own hands. Guided by experienced local artisans in a cozy studio, you'll experience every step of the ring-making process—from shaping and carving to firing and polishing using beginner-friendly silver clay. No previous jewelry-making experience is required, making it ideal for solo travelers, couples, families, and anyone looking for a unique cultural activity in Ho Chi Minh City. Instead of simply buying a ring, you'll leave with a handcrafted piece that reflects your creativity and serves as a lasting memory of your trip to Vietnam. With small group sizes and personalized guidance, every guest enjoys an immersive and authentic creative experience.

Create your own signature scent in a perfume workshop in Ho Chi Minh City. Learn about fragrance families, choose your favorite notes, and take home a 15/30/50ml bottle of your custom perfume. It’s the perfect cultural experience in Saigon for those seeking authentic, small-group workshops and unique things to do in Vietnam beyond traditional sightseeing.

Design your very own Non La, or palm-leaf conical hat, at this painting class in Ho Chi Minh City. You’ll also learn about Dong Ho paintings at the art studio where you paint, plus try some traditional cookies and tea. This is a private tour just for you and your group, so feel free to take your time while you create.

This farm-to-table cooking class in Saigon sets itself apart from other Vietnamese cooking classes by taking participants for a tour of the nearby farm to gather fresh ingredients. After your tour, you’ll learn to cook four traditional dishes, and then sit down to enjoy them accompanied by coffee or tea. After your class, bring home recipes to use at home.

Avoid the hassle of figuring out where to find a truly local, meaningful experience in busy Ho Chi Minh City with this private flower workshop hosted in a local home. Settle in with fresh tea as a friendly local florist guides you through arranging seasonal blooms, sharing a bit of everyday Vietnamese floral culture along the way. It’s an easy, welcoming way to slow down and create something personal to take home.

Fox Spirit’s workshop offers a rare, immersive journey into the authentic soul of analog photography through three unique pillars. First, you gain exclusive access to a fully equipped, professional red-lit darkroom right in Saigon. Second, it’s a sensory, hands-on experience: you will operate professional enlargers and watch your own negatives magically come to life in chemical trays! ✨ Finally, we remove all barriers—providing premium chemistry, tools, and photographic paper. ️ Guided step-by-step by passionate experts, you will master contrast control and leave with a sharp, professional-grade print handcrafted by your own hands. It’s therapeutic, magical, and perfect for everyone! ️