Top Hoi An Art Classes

Join a traditional lantern-making workshop – craft your own bamboo and paper lantern, write your wishes, and release them on the water. Bring home a souvenir with a difference, a lantern that you made yourself, after this fascinating class. Enjoy a peaceful boat ride along the Thu Bon River – admire the glowing lantern-lit town from the water. Make a wish and release your lantern – take part in a magical local tradition believed to carry your hopes to the skies.

You don't have to be an artist to participate in this lantern-making workshop in Hoi An's old town. Enjoy the atmosphere of this location while you create a unique souvenir to take home. Treat yourself to complimentary cake, tea, and coffee as you start the class. Choose from three courses: learn how to make lanterns, paint designs, or both. Plus, you can explore the shop for more souvenirs and decorations.

Hoi An Lantern Making Class is a hands-on cultural experience where travelers can create a traditional Vietnamese lantern in the heart of Hoi An. Guided by a local instructor, guests receive a brief introduction to the history and meaning of Hoi An lanterns, then follow step-by-step instructions to complete a foldable silk lantern. This activity is ideal for culture lovers and travelers interested in local experiences, as well as creative guests who enjoy handicrafts. The class is safe, interactive, and easy to follow, making it suitable for families with children. For travelers with limited time, this workshop offers a meaningful cultural experience in a short duration, with the added benefit of taking home a handmade lantern as a unique souvenir. With small group sizes, all materials included, and personal guidance, the class provides a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and a genuine connection to Hoi An’s traditional culture.

Our Lantern Making Class is situated on the mainstreet to the Hoi An old town, from our place you can access to almost famous destinations in Hoi An Old Town. Immerse yourself in Vietnamese culture with a lantern-making class. Select from full and express options. In the full activity, make the lanterns completely from scratch. In the express activity, start with the bamboo structure of the lanterns already made and begin by choosing your lantern fabric.

Discover how Vietnamese coffee and Vietnamese culture go hand in hand—and learn to make delicious Vietnamese coffee at home—on this culture and coffee masterclass in Hoi An. You’ll uncover the history of Vietnamese coffee and learn about what makes Vietnamese coffee different from coffee in the rest of the world, as well as finding out how French colonization shaped Vietnamese coffee into what it is today.

Express your creativity through this painting class while sipping on traditional Vietnamese tea Listen to your English-speaking instructor and be amazed by his love and passion for painting Your instructor will teach you art techniques while telling stories about the history of Vietnamese painting Experiment with different art tools and equipment that will help you create your masterpiece

Experience unique and creative painting with passion for the art of painting. It is an extremely powerful creative experience. “Do what belongs to your hands". We hope to bring the value of applied visual arts to life in the most impressive and effective way. It's suitable for beginner to advanced.

Learn how to make a foldable lantern and hear about this important part of Hoi An's cultural heritage from your instructor. Bring home your very own hand-made souvenir.

Learn to ride a motorbike/scooter safely in Vietnam with patient, friendly English-speaking instructors, and gain the confidence to explore hidden gems on two wheels. Gain the skills and confidence to explore Vietnam like a true local.Safe, fun, and designed especially for foreign travelers. Practice in a safe, quiet space with English-speaking instructors

My story has started since the year of 2016 when I decided to quit my job and moved to Hoi An to follow my dream since I was a child (to become a handicraft person). I started a new life quite hard by doing a lot of works for handicraft workshops here and I had studied many things during this time. The year of 2018, I knew its the right time to stared doing something new, with the desire to share the knowledge and having a chance to meet friends come from all over the world who have the same hobby. My leather and bookbinding workshop was born. I hope it would be nice experience for everybody. Love! At "Thư Quán Nhà Đậu" (Bean House Books cafe) A great place with a lot of books, good drinks and right next to it is our workshop. Hope you will have a good time with us.

Experience creating your own Vietnamese lantern, believed to be a symbol of luck, happiness, and wealth. Pick out your favorite color, decorate it as you like, and take it home as a souvenir.

What sets this experience apart is the relaxed, creative vibe and the personal touch: you’ll join a practicing artist for an outdoor sketching walk through Hoi An’s most inspiring spots. You’ll get hands-on tips, try different tools (pencils, watercolor, charcoal, etc.), and create your own travel sketches—even if you’ve never drawn before. It’s a friendly mix of art, discovery, and a little tea break. This is not a typical classroom—you get to experience Hoi An in a new way and take home art you’re proud of.

Pedal from Hoi An to My Son Sanctuary on a half-day, small-group bike tour that explores small villages and rural landscapes. You’ll cover roughly 15.5 miles (25 km.) of quiet paths and country roads, getting an up-close look at daily life in the Hoi An countryside, then visit the My Son ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site whose temples and towers are surrounded by thick jungle. To ensure personal service throughout the day, group size is limited to eight people.

The traditional lives of Hoi An’s farming communities are a perfect introduction to the hidden gems of Vietnam. Travel to some of the villages that surround Hoi An deep in the countryside, and learn how farming in this area continues to be done in an environmentally-conscious and traditional way. Learn how to sow crops and pick herbs, and fish for crabs in the river too.

Unleash your inner artist in Trang Que! Our workshop offers the opportunity to learn the ancient art of wood carving directly from passionate master artisans, going beyond passive observation. You'll feel the magic in your hands as you're guided step-by-step to transform raw wood into your own stunning masterpiece, a truly personal and unforgettable creation imbued with your unique story.

Create and paint your own traditional Vietnamese conical hat.Learn from a local artisan with hands-on guidance Discover the cultural meaning of the iconic Non La.Relaxing and creative activity suitable for all skill levels.Take home a unique, personalized souvenir from Hoi An

Learn about history of Vietnamese calligraphy from a highly skilled calligrapher. Experience to create your own calligraphy artwork with fur pen, Chinese ink, traditional Vietnamese “Do” rice paper

Discover the art of traditional lantern making in Hoi An as you craft your own foldable lantern with guidance from a local artisan. Gain insight into this meaningful cultural heritage and bring home a beautiful, handmade keepsake from your journey.

Experience a unique and meaningful art and cultural activity in the heart of Hoi An. Spend the morning or afternoon learning the ancient art of Vietnamese woodworking side-by-side with the seasoned sculptors and artisans from the Kim Bong Carpentry village. Explore our workshop, studio space and art gallery with our experienced guide. Hear the stories of cultural significance and the meaning behind each of these stunning works of art. After we learn a bit about the history, traditions and culture of Vietnam and the Quang Nam, it is time to create your own work of art to take home with you and making memories that will last a lifetime. Our seasoned artisans will teach you basic chiseling techniques. Then, they will help you visualize your design and sketch it onto recycled driftwood. Finally, they will guide you as you carve and paint your masterpiece.

The class offer to teach you the sewing skill that can benefit you your whole life. It is everything you need to start having an idea how to make and design your own clothing. In 3 hours, we offer you the brief knowledge that you might not seek easy anywhere else. From how to take the measurements, draw on craft paper. How to cut the fabric, sew the pieces together. And many small tips going along with the sewing process. You will discover yourself and your ability. And understand more about sewing.

Learn more about Vietnamese culture through its food during this fun cooking class activity. Before heading to the kitchen you’ll tour Hoi An’s fresh produce market to select the ingredients you’ll cook with. Then, set sail up the river in a bamboo basket boat and try fishing for crabs the Vietnamese way. In the kitchen, enjoy a two-hour cooking class and learn new skills. Enjoy eating your creations after.

Enjoy a variety of activities on this multifaceted half-day tour. First, visit a local market to choose ingredients for lunch and gain some bargaining tips. Then it’s off to the countryside for a basket boat ride and visit to the coconut palm forest. The activity culminates with a cooking class where you’ll prepare—and then eat—several traditional Vietnamese dishes.

This is more than an incense-making class—it is an immersive cultural experience. Learn directly from local artisans, create your own colorful incense and Agarwood products, use a traditional foot-operated rolling machine, and discover the spiritual significance of incense in Vietnamese culture. Every guest takes home handmade creations and a deeper connection to one of Vietnam’s oldest living traditions.