Top Vietnam Art Classes

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.

If you are visiting Hoi An old town, and you want to see how is the local working here with our lantern masters. You can buy the lanterns very easy here but if you make one by yourself and you will remember the whole trip. this class is unique because you will make a foldable lantern the one you can fold down to put in your bag. The feeling on the bamboo and silk will make you find your inner artisrt....

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. More than a class, this is your chance to bottle a unique memory.

Escape Hoi An’s crowds for a 3-hour wood carving adventure in secret Gonoi village. Craft your frame with Renowned Master Artisan and Enjoy A hands-on experience blending culture, craft, and countryside charm. • Starting time: 9a.m / 10a.m / 1p.m / 2p.m everyday on the way from Hoi An to our workshop, you’ll pass through serene rice fields, winding rivers, and charming countryside scenery. Take your time, soak in the beauty of rural Vietnam, and enjoy a moment of peace away from the crowds. Woodart Vietnam is internationally recognized — featured by Marvel Studios (“What If…? Foosball Table”), Bandai Namco, Black Myth: Wukong, Jinro ,.... With 1M+ YouTube subscribers, their art inspires fans across the globe.

The only perfume-making workshop on Nguyen Hue Walking Street, right in Saigon's Heart. Spend 90 minutes with a professional perfumer — not a souvenir kit. • Blend from 30+ premium raw materials, with proper top/heart/base structure — real perfumery, not pre-made blends • Create a Vietnamese-inspired scent — explore notes evoking the country's aromatic heritage: lotus (the national flower), pomelo blossom (from ancestral hair rituals),... • Take home your bottle • NOTE stores your formula, so you can reorder your Saigon scent anytime • Guided in English A wearable memory of Vietnam that no one else owns — the souvenir you'll actually keep wearing.

I'm a Hmong mother of 4 children and I've lived in Ta Van, Sapa my entire life. I started working as a guide, running treks in the mountains and rice terraces when I was a teenager. I love my family and my community, and I have been working hard to make a better life for all of us. I love sharing with my guests the local Hmong culture. I've practiced Hmong textile traditions for more than 15 years. In recent years, I've also traveled to villages in the mountainous northern Vietnam to learn more about traditional textiles and natural dyes of different ethnic groups. Hmong batik and indigo dye is an art that I love so much, and I run this workshop because I deeply feel the responsibility to preserve it and to share it with more people.

Looking for a unique activity during your trip? At NOTE – The Scent Lab, our perfume workshop lets you create your own signature scent and take home a truly personal souvenir. Through a fun and immersive hands-on experience, you will explore the history of perfume, discover how different notes interact, and learn how fragrance can influence emotions and mood. It is not just a workshop, but a memorable moment you can bottle and keep.

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.

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.

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.

Our Shake & Savor: Coffee Cocktails workshop combines the rich tradition of Vietnamese coffee with the creativity of cocktail mixology. It’s an immersive experience where you craft unique coffee-based cocktails, blending bold flavors and unexpected twists. Expect vibrant flavors like Cà Phê Mít with jackfruit and sampan rhum, or the bold Phở Fizz with dry gin and Cascara Tea, creating a fusion of coffee, spice, and sweetness that’s distinctly Vietnamese yet refreshingly modern.

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.

Hi everyone! I’m Nguyen , a professional portrait and street photographer based in Hanoi—I’ve shot on the streets of India, Europe, America, and Africa. Join me on my daily photo adventures as we explore the city’s vibrant corners, capture hidden moments, and play with color. Perfect for all levels: Phone shooters: Discover your device’s strengths, work around its limits, and get pro tips to elevate your shots. Experienced photographers: Dive into insider spots, advanced techniques, and local insights. Can’t wait to explore Hanoi with you!

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.

This is the real street-food tour of Saigon. You’ll strap on your helmet and hit the streets by motorbike, just like the locals do, scouting the city for truly fresh flavor. Stopping in some of the city’s most diverse districts, you’ll sit down to banh mi, bun bo, banh xeo, Vietnamese barbecue, and more. Those words might not mean much now, but your tastebuds will absolutely remember them.

Learn to cook like a local during this lesson in Hanoi. After meeting up with an informative instructor in the historic Old Quarter, head to the city’s largest market and learn about the basics of Vietnamese cooking. Pick the best produce and spices, then cook several authentic dishes. Afterward, enjoy your creations while sipping complimentary rice wine.

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.

This workshop is more than a craft class – it's a doorway into the soulful world of Vietnamese culture, where beauty is made by hand and stories are woven into every thread. You’ll experience a rare and meaningful tradition that exists only in Vietnam: the art of Cói weaving – using natural sedge harvested in wetlands and shaped through centuries of knowledge passed from mother to daughter. Unlike commercial souvenirs, you’ll make your own eco-friendly artwork, guided by a local artisan who carries the memory of her ancestors’ hands. The space itself is quiet and warm, designed to help you slow down, breathe deeply, and create with intention. As you weave, you’ll also learn about Vietnamese values – simplicity, harmony, and resilience – through stories, rituals, and friendly conversation. This experience is perfect for mindful travelers, cultural seekers, and anyone looking for a gift that carries real meaning. Only in Vietnam – only in this moment – only with your own two hands