Top Hanoi Craft 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.

Did you know that you can create a gorgeous silk scarf using dried flowers and even kitchen scraps like onion skins or avocado peels? If you're intrigued by the idea of using non-toxic, natural dyes to transform fabric, we invite you to join Giang for a captivating 2-hour workshop centered on "Natural Bundle Dyeing with Silk Scarves." During this workshop, you'll be introduced to the artistry of natural dyeing and, by the end of it, you'll proudly walk away with your very own bundle-dyed silk scarf.

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.

Book painting class now to get creative and take beautiful pottery home with you. Today, We bring the Ceramics pottery painting workshop to you right in the heart of Hanoi's old quarter, at 115 Hang Gai, Hoan Kiem. Here you can join a cermics painting workshop with experienced teacher from bat trang ceramics village. You will get to learn about the history and basics of Bat Trang pottery painting. Practice painting with ideas in 2.5 hour. And learn how to glaze products Please plan your schedule accordingly in order to pick up and take the products you’ve painted ( we need 1-2days to fire your products) Slots for class: In the morning 8h30 to 11h00 or in the afternoon 14h00 to 16h30 Price is 28 usd per person, include one products to paint ( you take more you will pay more from 2 usd) Ceramics color Tools to paint Painting wheel Glaze Meeting point: 115 Hang Gai, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi ( Authentic bat trang Ceramics shop and workshop)

Making incense is one of Vietnam’s most aromatic and photogenic activities. Learn how to do it on this intimate door-to-door tour, with a maximum of six people in the group. Exploring by chauffeur-driven motorbike or private car, depending on group numbers, you’ll sample some of Hanoi’s best pho, drink egg coffee, try your hand at incense-making, and eat lunch in the incense craft village.

With no public transit and challenging driving conditions, it’s tough to explore the charming countryside around Hanoi independently. Travel by chauffeured motorcycle, bicycle, and on foot on this private door-to-door tour, with plenty of stops for delicious local specialties, including egg coffee. You’ll see Duong Lam Ancient Village with its communal houses and pagodas, visit the Van Phuc Silk Village, and cycle out to an ancient mausoleum.

Join our vibrant D.I.Y. community, where we breathe new life into old clothing through tie-dye! Bring your forgotten items—T-shirts, bags, shoes, and more—for a fun and creative transformation. Discover the joy of upcycling and feel free to collaborate on exciting projects. We offer various sizes of new T-shirts, canvas tote bags, and cotton fabric for crafting unique tie-dye gifts.

You don’t have to travel out to the Bat Trang pottery village to learn ceramics in Hanoi. This pottery-making workshop in the heart of the Old Quarter lets you work with hand and wheel to make cups, plates, or the items of your choice—with a teacher from Bat Trang. Your course includes kilning one product to bring home: a small surcharge is payable if you’d like to kiln more products.

Participants have the freedom to design their own creations during the workshop. Our instructors are seasoned experts with years of experience in working with clay, pottery, and ceramics. They not only guide participants through the process but also share their insights and techniques to help them create outstanding pieces. We provide all the necessary tools and materials for a seamless experience, including both fired ceramics and air-dry clay, catering to various preferences and skill levels. Guests are encouraged to join our workshops, which run from 9 am to 6 pm, for a full day of immersive learning and creative exploration. By offering workshops focused on pottery, ceramics, and jewelry making, we provide an engaging activity for visitors to Hanoi, adding to the list of exciting things to do in the city. As a token of appreciation, participants receive handmade gifts at the conclusion of the workshop.

We stand out for our dedication to catering to art enthusiasts, particularly those enamored with traditional crafts like lino carving and printing, stamping, and other heritage arts. Participants have the liberty to design their own lino carvings, fostering a sense of personal expression and creativity during the workshop. Our instructors, graduates specialized in lino carving, adept at guiding participants through the process and sharing insights to help them create their best work. We provide a complete set of hand carving and printing tools, along with Xuan Zhi Paper and Vietnamese Traditional Dó Paper, ensuring a fully immersive experience for every attendee. Each participant leaves with their personally crafted pieces, packaged with care to take home. As a token of appreciation, attendees receive small handmade gifts at the conclusion of the workshop.

Nestled in Kien Hung Commune, Ha Dong Town, Hanoi, the small, but prestigious village – Da Sy has a long - standing history of forging profession. During wars in Vietnam, the village was the main source supporting weapons for Vietnam military. However, when peace returned to Viet Nam 40 years ago, the Da Sy people returned to making to agricultural implements such as ploughs, rakes and machinery parts or kitchen implements.

Good private tour to get outside the busy city to a local village and see how a traditional Vietnamese hat is made. Tour starts with a great pho breakfast and then a motorbike ride to the outskirts. Stop to visit a local pagoda (really amazing place) and a quick stop for some coconut. Seeing the lady making the hat was a cool experience but I did feel like she had no idea why we came to see her. Overall it was a good experience. (Motorbike ride took us through great scenery)

Dong Ho Village with its famous paintings has become an aesthetic symbol in Vietnam culture. Located to the left side of Duong River, Dong Ho stood for centuries making their unique art work. From over 100 families in the 1950s, currently there are only a handful of families still making the traditional craft. Dong Ho paintings are places for artists to reflect their wishes for lucks and their perception of everyday life in the village.