Top Vietnam Craft Classes - page 2

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.

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.

Avoid missing the cultural meaning behind Hoi An’s famous lanterns or leaving without a meaningful, hands-on souvenir. This workshop at Lantern Making Class With Lynn lets you create your own bamboo-and-fabric lantern while learning the history and traditions behind this iconic craft. With an easy location near the old town, it’s a relaxed, enriching way to connect with local culture before exploring the lantern-lit streets.

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.

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.

Instead of just eating Vietnamese food, learn to create local specialties during a cooking class in Hoi An, a hands-on cultural experience that’s ideal for first-time visitors. You’ll be able to choose between a morning or afternoon departure time, and benefit from the insider knowledge of your guide as you explore a local market and make dishes such as crispy Vietnamese pancakes and noodle soup. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

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. 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.

No previous skills are required to create your own handmade lantern, making this 2.5-hour workshop a family-friendly activity in Hoi An. Participants are provided with a bamboo frame—with multiple shapes to choose from—and shown by craftsmen how to fold the silk into a colorful lantern. Fold it flat into your luggage and return home with a unique souvenir.

Highlights: - Learn traditional Vietnamese embroidery techniques from a famous local artisan. - Create your own unique embroidered souvenir to take home. - Explore a beautifully preserved ancient house in Hanoi's Old Quarter. - Enjoy a complimentary Vietnamese refreshment and local snacks. - Option to add an authentic home-cooked meal of a Hanoi specialty. Meet Hong, our host, a fourth-generation embroidery artisan and owner of Tân Mỹ, a family business founded in 1969. Born into a lineage with 400 years of textile tradition, Hong devoted her life to preserving her ancestral craft. The story of Tân Mỹ began during the war, when her grandmother created embroidered keepsakes with messages of love and hope for soldiers. Today, Hong continues this legacy, welcoming visitors to learn hand embroidery and become part of a living history that has touched generations.

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.

Snorkel the vivid coral reefs of the Cham Islands on a full-day trip from Hoi An and Da Nang into the Cu Lao Cham archipelago, a UNESCO-listed marine biosphere. You’ll make the crossing in a traditional wooden boat, then slip into the water to see the bright fish and coral that thrive in the protected area. Following your snorkeling time, head to Bai Chong beach for a Vietnamese seafood lunch at the edge of the water, soaking up the sun on the white sand beach before returning to the mainland.

You don't have to be a professional to custom embroider your own bag thanks to this private introductory class in Hoi An. Take home a souvenir no one else will have, and enjoy personalized attention from your instructor as you embroider a linen bag and any additional clothing you bring along.

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 traditional workshop with step-by-step instruction, this experience gives you the freedom to create at your own pace while discovering one of the Hmong people's most iconic textile traditions. After a brief introduction and demonstration, you'll have two hours to relax, experiment, and design your own beeswax artwork without feeling rushed. Set inside a welcoming local space in Sa Pa, this hands-on activity offers a meaningful cultural experience that's suitable for all skill levels—whether you're an artist or simply curious to try something new. Your artwork is then finished using natural indigo dye, just as Hmong artisans have done for generations, creating a one-of-a-kind souvenir that reflects both your creativity and the region's rich heritage.

- Expert Finishing Service: After you shape your items, we handle the complex glazing and firing process to ensure durability and shine. - Worldwide Shipping Support: We carefully package and arrange delivery of your finished jewelry to your hotel or ship it internationally to your home address. - Memories Captured: Put your phone away and enjoy the moment. We act as your personal photographer with professional gear to document your process. - Boutique Hospitality: Enjoy unlimited tea, coffee, and local snacks in a private, air conditioned studio. Start with a warm welcome and refreshments. We will guide you through the tactile process of shaping clay, adding textures, and refining details for your jewelry pieces. You will have full creative freedom to make a set of accessories. Since ceramics require time to dry and fire in the kiln, your raw creations will be entrusted to us for the final steps. The finished, glazed jewelry will be delivered to you, ready to wear or gift.

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

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.

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.

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.

A calm and nurturing environment awaits children aged 5–11 at art studio in Tây Hồ. Designed to promote creativity and skill development, these classes offer hands-on sessions in drawing and contemporary art. Kids will learn essential techniques like shapes and light as they create imaginative projects inspired by modern artists. Taught by graduates from the Vietnam University of Fine Arts, this program includes all materials and opportunities for exhibition submissions, ensuring a thorough art experience throughout the course.

The instructors were born in the family with 3 generations making knives and scissors so they learned this trade since early age. They have been working hard every day to make the best knives and scissors. Despite the fact that this job is hard, they still have a great passion for it. And I am Mai - a craft lover who created and organized this workshop and will also perform as a facilitator + translator for English speaking guests. Look forward to hosting you! :) Other things to note: - Long sleeves and long pants are high recommended to avoid sparks. No dress please. - Timings are flexible so if there's another time you would prefer than what I have marked as available then message me and I will check my schedule and let you know if it is available. - Make sure you have check-in luggage to carry your knife home.

The Perfume Pagoda is one of the most important religious sites for Buddhists in Vietnam, but getting there alone is a challenge. This full-day tour from Hanoi takes you to Huong Tich Cave, reached via rowboat along scenic waterways. You'll climb steep mountain paths into the limestone cliffs and visit centuries-old temples with your guide.

- Unleash Your Inner Blacksmith at Hanoi’s Knife Making Class. - Go visit traditional craft villages on the outskirts of Hanoi. - Meet and chat with locals. - You will go through all processes of making a simple knife.

Looking for a unique and meaningful experience in Hanoi? Join us at Mộc Thôn, where you’ll carve your own wooden keepsake from reclaimed or flood-fallen timber that has been lovingly restored. Begin by choosing your block of wood, each with its own natural patterns and history. With simple tools and friendly guidance, you’ll learn how to shape, smooth, and finish your piece whether it’s a board, coaster, or a small figure that reflects your personality. The workshop is calm, creative, and welcoming to all skill levels. You’ll enjoy Vietnamese tea, gentle music, and stories from local craft traditions. When you finish, your artwork will be placed in a handmade cloth bag to take home. Mộc Thôn is also a creative hub supporting emerging local artists, so you’ll have the chance to visit a mini art gallery and support the community. Leave with a beautiful handmade piece and a heartfelt memory of Hanoi.