Top Laos Art & Culture Classes

The Namkhan, Luang Prabang's quintessential eco-resort & beach alongside the banks of the Khan River, welcomes you to experience our "Traditional Lao Bamboo Weaving". Savor a homemade welcome drink and take a walk through our gardens. Let one of our local basket weavers give you an overview of traditional practices. Test out your new skills by making a bamboo tea filter. Taste organic teas made from products on our eco-farm. Spend your afternoon enjoying all The Namkhan facilities.

Get a taste of Laos’ craft and culinary culture during a workshop in Luang Prabang, the short duration of which proves ideal for time-pressed travelers. As well as learning to weave bamboo into a unique souvenir, you’ll master the basics of Laotian cuisine during a cooking class, which uses bamboo as the main ingredient.

The Namkhan, Luang Prabang's quintessential eco-resort & beach alongside the banks of the Khan River, welcomes you to experience our "Candle Making Workshop". Unleash your creativity in our Candle Making Workshop, a relaxing and fun-filled activity for all ages at The Namkhan. Craft your own unique candles using natural, eco-friendly materials while enjoying the tranquil ambiance of the Namkhan River. Take home a one of a kind creation and a memorable experience from your stay!

There are loads of great gifts to buy in Luang Prabang, but it’s far more personal to craft something yourself. With this small-group lesson, learn how to make a scented candle using your choice of over 20 aromatic oils. Once you've prepared the wax, pour it into a handmade piece of pottery crafted in a local village to create the ultimate souvenir.

The Namkhan, Luang Prabang's quintessential eco-resort & beach alongside the banks of the Khan River, welcomes you to experience our "Flower Making Workshop". Unleash your creativity at The Namkhan resort with our engaging flower-making class. Guided by talented local artisans, you’ll craft stunning, lifelike flowers such as sunflowers, lilies, and daisies using traditional techniques and natural materials. Set in the serene environment of our resort, this workshop is a delightful way to immerse yourself in local craftsmanship and take home a unique, handmade keepsake inspired by nature.

What makes this activity special is that you’ll take home a unique souvenir — your very own handmade soap crafted from natural local ingredients. From start to finish, you’ll create it yourself: measuring, mixing, and molding using herbs, clays, and essential oils. You’ll not only learn the complete soap-making process from scratch, but also enjoy a relaxing, creative moment that connects you with the nature and traditions of Luang Prabang.

Experience Laos through scent in a candle-making workshop inspired by the country's rich botanical heritage. Explore natural floral, herbal, and citrus essential oils, create your own signature fragrance, and learn the art of artisan candle making in a peaceful boutique studio. Guided every step of the way, you'll craft a candle that is uniquely yours a meaningful handmade souvenir inspired by the landscapes, plants, and aromas of Luang Prabang.

Explore scents inspired by local botanicals in a calm, welcoming setting. Guided by your artisan you’ll learn how to blend essential oils according to your preferences, mood, and personality. This beginner-friendly workshop lets you create a completely natural, alcohol-free perfume oil and take home a fragrance that is uniquely yours.