Top Hoi An Art & Culture Classes - page 2

Looking for the perfect souvenir to take home from Hoi An? Join a Lantern Making Class and add a touch of your own personal flair to an oriental ornament that the Vietnamese believe to bring good fortune and happiness when hung in front on your house. These lanterns, characteristic of the ancient town of Hoi An, will take you back to the charming streets of the old city at a glance. Choose between an express class that already prepares the bamboo sticks for you beforehand, or a full class that lets you experience lantern making from scratch! Create lanterns shaped like lotuses, triangles, garlic, or diamonds and choose your desired silk style and color. An experienced English speaking instructor will be guiding you every step of the way. This fun and unique activity can be enjoyed by the entire family, even by kids as young as 3 years old!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Travel out to Cu Lao Cham Island by speedboat and discover the marine wonderland below the waves only around 15 miles from Hoi An. Jump into the crystal clear water and enjoy snorkeling over coral reefs, and spot the colorful fish and other marine creatures who live there. Learn about the coral and underwater plants from your guide, and hear about the area’s unique ecological importance.

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.

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

Hands on workshop to create a beautiful silk scarf of your very own design Expertly guided by natural dye practitioner or artist Craft your own souvenir Enjoy the beautiful private studio of a famous artist. Learn an ancient craft of more than 6,000 years history

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.

Learn more about Vietnamese culture by experiencing the unique art of bamboo crafting during a class in Hoi An. Discover the importance and versatile uses of bamboo in Vietnam’s culture. Unleash your inner artist and take your handmade creation home. During the two-hour session, we will provide information about bamboo as a sustainable material. You will marvel at the unique facilities made from bamboo.

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. Hoi An is renowned for its beautiful Old Town, decorated by a colorful array of hanging lanterns. A rich history as a trading port makes Hoi An a mecca for all kinds of traditional Vietnamese handicraft and manufacturing. None more so than lantern making. If you are looking for an interactive experience with locals whilst in town, it’s hard to look past a lantern making workshop. These workshops are an amazing and fun way to learn about Vietnamese culture and traditional craft techniques. You finish the session with a newly earned talent and a souvenir that holds infinitely more memories than any store bought lantern ever would.

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.

Be an artist for the day in Hoi An’s UNESCO-listed Ancient Town, with tips on painting techniques provided by a talented local artist. First, gain inspiration from the architecture during a guided walking tour of Hoi An’s atmospheric streets. Then get hands-on practice and capture a picturesque scene on your canvas. This 4-hour experience includes snacks and Vietnamese coffee plus a stop at an art gallery.

Bamboo is often used to create traditional Vietnamese handicrafts, traditional tools, and everyday household items. This hands-on workshop lets you experiment with bamboo cutting, carving, and treating, and learn all about the sustainable material and its use in Vietnam. Best of all, you will get to make your very own bamboo souvenir such as a vase, pen holder, or ornament.

Discover two integral parts of Vietnamese culture—without having to book separate experiences—with this lantern-making and cooking class. Join your host and a small group for a visit to a garden, where you learn about local farming practices, and continue to a market to pick up ingredients for later. Then it's on to a lantern-making workshop, followed by a hands-on cooking class where you get to whip up (and eat) a traditional Vietnamese meal.

Craft your own unique piece with guidance from skilled local artisans Enjoy a welcome drink and local tea as you learn about the village's history Learn traditional woodworking techniques in a 400-year-old village Take home a souvenir artwork made by yourself as a memento of your visit Capture photos of your time in the traditional craft village

Hoi An Craft Den is a boutique "Living Museum" hidden in the heart of Hoi An. Here, heritage is not kept behind glass but brought to life through authentic experiences. Step into your cozy artisan sanctuary to explore the depth of local culture, where every masterpiece tells a historical story preserved by passionate hands.

Embark on an unforgettable journey with our "Lantern Making & Be a Real Farmer at Tra Que Village" experience. Begin your adventure by cycling through Hoi An's picturesque landscape, passing serene paddy fields and vibrant shrimp farms. Arrive at Tra Que Vegetable Village, where you'll immerse yourself in the traditional farming life, from planting and harvesting with age-old tools to savoring the unique flavors of local herbal drinks. Next, venture into the world of lantern making, where skilled artisans will guide you in crafting your own colorful lantern, a cherished symbol of Hoi An’s rich cultural heritage. This experience offers an authentic blend of agriculture, artistry, and hands-on activities, providing a memorable insight into both the agricultural and artistic traditions of this charming region.

Traditional basket boat ride in Hoi An’s coconut forest Fun spinning boat demonstration and cultural stories Hands-on lantern making workshop with artisans Experience organic farming at Thanh Dong Garden Farm-to-table cooking class with local chef Authentic, eco-friendly, and community-based

Colorful lanterns are an iconic symbol of Hoi An, believed by locals to bring good fortune, happiness, and prosperity. In this hands-on workshop, create your very own lantern — a meaningful keepsake to take home. Choose from a beautiful selection of silk fabrics and, with step-by-step guidance from your instructor, build your own bamboo frame and craft a foldable lantern that fits easily into your luggage. During the class, enjoy a relaxing Vietnamese tea tasting and discover the unique flavors of local tea culture. Highlights: 1. Craft your own foldable silk lantern with expert guidance 2. Select from a variety of vibrant silk colors and styles 3. Choose a morning or afternoon session to suit your schedule 4. Enjoy a Vietnamese tea tasting experience

Explore the Thanh Ha Pottery Village in Hoi An. See the beauty of this traditional craft, partake in a pottery-making activity, enjoy a coffee and cookie break, and take home a terracotta gift.

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.

Whether you’ve been climbing the Marble Mountains or shopping in the city center, take some time to relax with this traditional Vietnamese healing package. Begin with a 15-minute soak in an onsen bath and Jacuzzi pool. Then, immerse yourself for 40 minutes in an herbal bath featuring 39 medicinal herbs from Sapa's Dao Do minority that promote skin rejuvenation and energy restoration. Follow it up with a 20-minute sauna detox using herbal steam and Himalayan salt snow to detoxify and rejuvenate.