Top Asia Classes & Workshops

Colored lanterns are a symbol of Hoi An, where locals believe they bring happiness, luck, and wealth. Bring home a souvenir with a difference, a lantern that you made yourself, after this fascinating class. Choose from a wealth of different silks then work with your instructor to craft a bamboo frame and create your lantern, which will fold away neatly into your luggage. Your class includes a Vietnamese tea tasting.

Raise your sword like a true samurai warrior during a private training session in Tokyo. Don a samurai outfit and train with the katana, then enjoy a photo shoot to commemorate your experience. This private lesson offers personalized attention and includes outfit rental and photo and video footage.

Surfing is a great traveling activity but notoriously difficult to pick up for newcomers to the sport. This very affordable, small-group surf lesson is designed for beginners, safely covering the basics in a relaxed and friendly environment, sending travelers well on their way to catch their first waves. This experience includes an online surf lesson, and the use of surfboards, shirts, lockers, and showers.

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.

Sanganeri block printing, known for its vivid colors, was invented in the Jaipur region 500 years ago. Learn this centuries-old technique in the area it originated from—rather than from books or elsewhere—during this small-group class in Jaipur. Travel independently to the studio, get an overview on block printing, and with step-to-step tuition, use colorful pigments to layer the designs and machine-embroider the borders of two block-printed stoles. Your stoles are then yours to keep—the perfect souvenirs.

Learning Chinese calligraphy takes practice and guidance, and this hands-on experience provides both. Watch a teacher demonstrate ink strokes on rice paper, then try the techniques yourself with step-by-step instruction on brushes and form. Along the way, gain insight into Chinese culture and benefit from being able to ask questions in this small-group setting.

Experience the traditional Japanese art of Kintsugi in a quiet workshop near Gion and Kawaramachi in Kyoto. In this hands-on experience, you will repair cracked or chipped ceramic pieces using lacquer and gold powder, transforming broken pottery into something beautiful and unique. With guidance from an experienced instructor, you will carefully work on bowls or plates while learning the basic techniques of Kintsugi. Rather than hiding imperfections, this traditional method celebrates them as part of an object’s history and character. During the workshop, you will also learn about the history of Kintsugi and the Japanese philosophy that values imperfection and mindfulness. Your finished piece will become a one-of-a-kind souvenir and a meaningful reminder of your time in Kyoto, offering a calm and authentic introduction to Japanese culture.

Learn to cook like a local with this private cooking class in Galle Fort. Held in the back garden of a restaurant, learn to make several different Sri Lankan curry dishes, including a seafood dish, using traditional cooking methods and spices from the local spice shop. Afterwards, enjoy the dishes that you prepared.

Dive deep into Bali’s rich culinary scene with this hands-on cooking class, including a morning market tour to explore local ingredients and culture, with stress-free round-trip pickup from Ubud included. Try your hand at making and tasting chicken in coconut curry, Balinese steamed fish in banana leaf, boiled banana in palm sugar syrup, and more, with help from your teacher and their assistant.

Try making silver jewelry from scratch under the guidance of a local Bali silversmith in this small-group workshop near Ubud’s Monkey Forest. Create your very own piece to take home with you as a souvenir that you can treasure forever. Choose from sample designs or come up with your own to make jewelry that’s totally unique.

Best Interactive Home-Style Korean Cuisine Culinary Class in Seoul. Hansik mean is Korean food! For foodies who loves Hansik(Korean Food) visiting Seoul, participating in a traditional Korean Home-Style cooking class is a fantastic cultural experience. Not only is it fun and delicious but also offers a fully immersive, hands-on opportunity to learn how to cook authentic home-style Korean dishes like Gimbap(Korean rice roll), Tteokbokki(Korean rice cakes with Gochujang sauce; red chili paste), Haemulpajeon(Korean seafood green onion pancake), Budaejjigae(Korean army stew) from expert chefs who is fascinated by Hansik right in the heart of the city. You will be served a full-course home meal along with Korean tea and snacks, Sikhye (Korean rice punch), Makgeolli(Korean rice wine) and desserts. and MORE!!! Just come hungry and Let's cook "Hansik" together!!!

Japanese calligraphy is admired for its beauty, and this hands-on class lets you experience it firsthand. Led by a skilled instructor, learn essential techniques you wouldn’t get from books or online videos, including proper brush grip, control, and stroke order. During the session, practice using traditional brushes as well as a modern pen, choose from different characters to write, and take your finished calligraphy home as a keepsake.

Skip the tourist traps and immerse yourself in an authentic samurai experience at a dojo just outside Tokyo. Learn proper technique while dressed in traditional training clothes, and gain a comprehensive understanding of the blade by learning about samurai history. Then, you practice your skills by slashing, sparring, and using the bow and arrow in a 3-hour class.

The ideal experience for foodie travelers—an authentic Balinese cooking class, hosted by a local chef in the jungle surroundings of Ubud. Learn about the spices and ingredients used in Balinese cookery and discover new flavors at the morning market, and choose your ingredients for the class. Then, at the workshop, learn how to use them using traditional techniques, and eat your masterpieces as a sit down meal.

Thai food can be tricky to learn how to cook on your own, which is why it’s helpful to have an instructor to help demystify the process. With this group cooking class, you’ll learn all you need to know to make dishes at home, and get to dine on what you cook in class. You’ll also take home with a PDF featuring 40 pages of recipes at no extra cost.

Step into the world of ramen at Ramen Dojo Tokyo. Master the art from scratch—knead fresh noodles and sear chashu—to create and savor a trio of flavors: Tonkotsu, Shoyu, and Miso. Beginner-friendly!

Learn the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy, and walk away with a special memento, when you sign up for a small-group class. Pick from numerous daily class times to best suit your sightseeing schedule, and get ready to flex your creative muscles. Learn more about the practice and try different techniques, and leave with a brand new set of skills.

Why don't you try "Rokets dye craftsman experience" in Kyoto !! "Draw by yourself and dye by yourself" This is the only workshop where you can experience 100% of bucket dyeing. Enjoy a full-fledged dyeing experience easily The entire journey takes about 90-120 minutes and can be taken home on the day. If you have your own sketch Original works can also be produced.

"Are you ready to embark on a culinary journey that will take you to the heart of Malaysian cuisine? Look no further than our Nasi Lemak cooking class! Learn how to master the art of cooking this beloved traditional dish, made with fragrant rice cooked in coconut milk and served with a variety of delicious accompaniments. Not only will you learn how to create the perfect balance of flavors, but you'll also gain insight into the cultural significance of Nasi Lemak in Malaysia. Join us and discover why Nasi Lemak is considered the national dish of Malaysia and a must-try for any food lover. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your cooking skills and indulge in the rich tastes and aromas of Nasi Lemak."

Egg coffee is one of Vietnam’s Instagram signatures. Learn how to make your own—and decorate it with the ultimate in latte art—during this small-group class in Hanoi. Your tutor will provide the ingredients, show you how to make it, and help you decorate it, before you drink your creation alongside fresh spring rolls.

Get to know Bali’s culture through an immersive cooking experience with a veteran chef. Start with a hassle-free pickup from your Legian, Kuta, or Seminyak hotel, then tour a local market to find fresh ingredients. Learn to cook 10 traditional Balinese dishes like chicken in banana leaf, peanut sauce, and green papaya salad, then enjoy your meal with your small group before returning. Alcoholic beverages are not included.

Learn how to prepare traditional Thai cuisine during a 4-hour cooking class. Convenient transportation takes you from your hotel to Kata.  Pick up ingredients from a local market with your teacher and let the hands-on experience begin. Classes are available in both the morning and afternoon, with different dishes taught each day. So you're free to choose a time and menu that works for you.

Soba noodles are a staple of Japanese cuisine, and a treat for visitors in Japan—but learning how to craft these hand-cut buckwheat noodles is usually left to professional chefs, and especially tricky if you don't speak Japanese. During this private cooking workshop in Sapporo, mix flour and stretch and cut the dough to master the art of making soba yourself. Then, sit down to enjoy your freshly prepared meal.

Learn to cook like a local, from a local, during this Thai culinary experience at Ya’s Cookery School in Krabi. Choose fresh ingredients, and get hands-on guidance on creating authentic Thai dishes from professional chef, Ya. Learn the secrets behind classics like massaman curry, pad Thai, and more, and then savor your creations. This immersive experiences means you can take home flavors of your Thai vacations.