20 Kid-friendly Hoi An Workshops to Take in 2025

Traditional Crafts & Artisanal Skills

• Hoi An Wood Carving Workshop by Woodart Vietnam
  Learn traditional Vietnamese carving with local artisans near the Ancient Town. Join this immersive workshop and have the unique opportunity to learn directly from a master Vietnamese wood carver. Under expert guidance, they engage in hands-on carving techniques and create a personalized wooden artwork to take home as a meaningful souvenir.

• Hoi An Silver Workshop at Lotus Leaf Fine Arts & Jewellery
  Handcraft silver jewelry using age-old techniques from masters who have been silversmithing for many, many years. At Lotus Leaf Fine Art & Jewellery you can take part in a jewellery workshop in Hoi An and create a ring in your own design, crafted with your own hands.

• Make Pottery at Thanh Ha Pottery Village
  Shape your own ceramic piece in the 500-year-old Thanh Ha Pottery Village. In this workshop, you’ll learn traditional techniques of shaping, firing, and glazing pottery using age-old methods passed down through generations. During the workshop, you'll create your own unique piece, which will then be carefully fired and glazed by the skilled artisans. Your finished pottery will be beautifully crafted and ready to collect after about one month—making for a special, lasting souvenir from your visit to Hoi An. Perfect for art lovers and anyone looking to connect with Vietnam’s rich craft heritage!

• Family Stained Glass Workshop with Phoenicia Studio 
  Design and assemble stained-glass art in a fun, creative family session. At Phoenicia’s stained glass workshop, every little piece becomes a story told in light. Stained glass workshops are available for all ages, in varying difficulties of designs.

• Sustainable Paper Making Workshop
  Create handmade paper using natural fibres like coffee grounds and mangosteen leaves. This workshop is a fun way for children to understand how paper can be recycled, repurposed and how to create something they use every day, from waste.

Creative Arts & Design

• Sustainable Lantern Making & Textile Workshop
  Make iconic silk lanterns and experiment with texture, pattern and color in this unique workshop where the fabric from the lanterns is sourced from recycled garments and pieces. This is the most sustainable way to make a lantern in Hoi An, and also brings you down an interesting arts-alley to explore in Old Town.

• Graffiti Art Workshop with Not Pop Studio
  Visit the home of a local graffiti artist for this workshop where you’ll explore techniques to create street art inspired graffiti, straight on the walls.

• SOI Handmade Soft-Keychain Workshop
  Hand-stitch eco-friendly soft toys using upcycled materials with support from the lovely staff at SOI Handmade. Create your own stuffed keychain, and enjoy light refreshments through the workshop. This one is fantastic for children that are just learning to stitch, to experienced stitchers.

• Not Just Plastic Sunglass Making Workshop
  Turn recycled plastics into stylish sunglasses in a sustainability-focused design workshop. At this workshop, you’ll be able to see how plastic items are repurposed into sunglasses, bracelets and accessories.

Food & Cooking Experiences

• Rau Oi Eatery Cooking Workshop
  Discover the joy of cooking together at Rau Ơi Eatery! This hands-on workshop invites kids and families to explore the flavors of traditional Vietnamese vegetarian cuisine in a fun, welcoming environment. Using fresh ingredients, participants will learn how to prepare delicious, authentic dishes vegetarian dishes that reflect the heart of Vietnamese culture.

• Bong Farm Dumpling Workshop
  Harvest garden ingredients and learn to wrap delicious dumplings in a rural setting. Spend two hours crafting dumplings by hand and learning to fill and fold these traditional local filled pieces of dough. Workshops can be booked privately at the farm, as well as joining a group cooking class.

• Long Gaia Kitchen Tofu Making Workshop
  Discover plant-based Vietnamese cuisine by making fresh tofu from scratch. The tofu-making workshop at Long Gia Kitchen includes a hands-on introduction to traditional Vietnamese tofu preparation. Participants of all ages get to soak, grind, and press soybeans into fresh tofu. The experience combines cultural learning with interactive cooking, making it both educational and enjoyable for adults and children alike.

Agriculture, Nature & Sustainability

• Herb Garden and Cooking Experience at Tea Que Herb Garden
  Explore organic farming at Tra Que Herb Village and cook with freshly picked herbs. Cook, make drinks, and create herb gardens at this farming experience in Hoi An. Join activities in our restaurant such as visiting vegetable garden with our chef, cooking class, or the option to learn more about local farming.