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Bamboo Workshop in Hoi An – Crafting a bamboo lamp
Half a day of woodworking in 30° Celsius heat might not be something you think of when thinking about things to do on vacation. I am here to tell you why you should consider it anyway (I almost didn't do it either) and how it shaped my understanding of the people and culture of central Vietnam.
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Jewellery Workshop in Hoi An
While there are many jewellery shops in Hoi An it feels more special to me to be directly involved in the process of creating a unique piece of jewellery for yourself. At Lotus Leaf Fine Art & Jewellery you can take part in a jewellery workshop and learn from a master who has worked on this craft from a young…
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Leather Workshop in Hoi An
Of course you can find unique leather accessories or bags in Hoi An, or even get something made to your specifications, but why not make your own at a leather workshop in Hoi An? By yourself or in a small group this activity is for everyone, even if you aren't very "crafty".
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Hmong Batik Workshop – Sapa
While in Sapa I divided my time between the city and a homestay with a Hmong family in Ta Van village near Sa Pa. They offer half-day and full-day trekking tours and two ethnic handicraft workshops to their guests: a Hmong Indigo Batik Workshop and a Traditional Hmong Embroidery Workshop. I choose to do both.
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Embroidery Workshop in Hoi An
Handcraft in Vietnam is still a very popular branch of work and artisans spend years mastering their craft. While some stay close to traditional designs, others have modernised. Embroidery is still done the same way today as it was done hundreds of years ago: With a needle and a thread, stitching a design into a cloth that is held in…
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Hoi An Lantern Workshop – 2024 Update
Internationally Hoi An is probably best known for three things: The yellow buildings of the old town, its tailors and the hundreds if not thousands of colourful lanterns all over the city. You can’t walk down even one street without seeing several of them. Buying one as a souvenir is the first thing that will come to your mind, but…
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Woodcarving Workshop in Hoi An with Woodart Vietnam
If you are interested in handicrafts, as well as experiencing the culture of a country through their art and artforms a woodcarving workshop is something you should consider doing while you're in Hoi An. You don't only get to see stunning traditional and modern works of art (Hulk vs. Wolverine) made by Woodcarving, you also get to make your very…
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Vietnamese Calligraphy Class in Hoi An
Writing connects us directly to the cultural heritage of a country and its people since speaking, writing and reading are integral to everyday life. Inside the Museum of Folk Culture in you can take a Vietnamese Calligraphy Class in Hoi An.
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Silversmith Workshop – Hanoi
Always on the lookout for unique things to do and more things to learn I stumbled upon a silver smith workshop in Hanoi. In the silver crafting village Dinh Cong, about 30 minutes from the Old Quarter of Hanoi inside a community house this workshop takes you back to the time where Hanoi was still called Thang Long (1010).
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Coffee Workshop in Hoi An at the Sữa Cafe
In Vietnam, one drink stands out above all others: Coffee. So when I found a coffee workshop in Hoi An where I could learn how to make three of the most famous Vietnamese coffees I jumped at the chance.
