Top Hoi An Art Classes

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

This tour is very unique as this is the only tour in central Vietnam that will not only help you make your photography better in the long term but also allow you to explore and discover locations around Hoi An that are tourist-free. We only venture in the locations that we ourselves think are best for photography.

Learn about the traditional process of making silk at Hoi A Silk Village. Learn how to spot a genuine product from a fake, see the silkworms that produce the silk, and watch local artisans at work.

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.

My studio is close to the old town however its a tranquil place far away from the noisy of the town.there is a small garden in front of it. Step into a cozy studio and learn one of the oldest crafts know to mandkind. Craft your own professionally finished leather goods using the same premium leather,tools and techniques used in my work. You will leave with a leather goods as made by you.

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....

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.

At Taboo Bamboo Workshop you will be surprised and excited to see all the different household facilities and things that we have created out of bamboo and that we use in our house. Take them home with you as a souvenir and enjoy this long lasting experience.

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.

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.

Get out of the city and taste a slice of rural life outside Hoi An on this guided half-day tour. Dive head-first into a bustling morning market. Take a traditional basket boat down the Thu Bon River, paddling through the dense palm forest. Join a cooking class in a secluded location and learn how to make Vietnamese dishes like banh xeo and papaya salad – and then eat your creations for lunch or dinner.

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

The Cham Islands are a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and renowned for their diverse marine life, but you don’t have to scuba dive to experience the underwater wonders. This full-day cruise from Hoi An includes an underwater walking activity, plenty of free time for swimming and snorkeling, and a delicious lunch at a beachside restaurant. So you don't have to plan logistics yourself or spend days learning to dive to appreciate the ocean floor.

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.

Explore the UNESCO-listed temples of My Son in the cool of the early morning, before the crowds arrive, on a convenient small-group half-day tour. Learn all about the Hindu temples (some of which date back to the 4th century) and the local culture from your guide. Enjoy a My Quang (Quang noodles), Local Mochi, Seasonal fruits, and a hot drink (included) after touring the historic sites.

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.