Hoi An · HOI AN CRAFT VILLAGE WORKSHOPS
Pottery at Thanh Ha, carpentry at Kim Bong, mat weaving out along the river. These 15 compare what you make, how far out of town you go and whether the ride is included, each with its price.
Shape clay with a local family in Thanh Ha Pottery Village, paint your piece, and take home a handmade souvenir near Hoi An.
“We had an amazing time being taught pottery by Sau and his family. Helpful and good fun. Would definitely recommend.”
Explore Hoi An’s 500-year-old Thanh Ha Pottery Village, make your own clay piece, visit Xuan My Temple, and enjoy a playful pot-breaking game.
“Our guide was Dung and she was fantastic. Great knowledge and assisted us to understand the history of pottery, not just local but a broader area. We then made our small pots as souvenirs, walked the village and bought some unique pieces before walking back to pick up our souvenir pots that were in the oven. Overall, great tour, highly recommended *****”
Make a handmade leather wallet, purse, or case in Hoi An with patient local instructors, quality materials, and plenty of personal choice.
“My partner and I did a workshop and it was fantastic! Anton our teacher was very enthusiastic and you could tell he had a real passion for his craft. We both had a really great time and would 100% recommend! ◡̈”
See Hoi An’s traditional silk process, from mulberry gardens and silkworms to handwoven cloth, with an English guide for $11.
“Tsu was amazing!!! I got my own private tour as there were no other English speakers! Very fun tour and the silk shirts you can buy are worth the money!!! Incredible quality!!!”
Shape and paint your own pottery in Thanh Ha Village near Hoi An, meet local craftspeople, and take home a handmade souvenir.
“The activity was great. Me and my wife booked it and it was easy to find, very relaxed and enjoyable. The hosts were very patient and helpful. We also got to keep our mugs and bowls we made. Would recommend”
Paddle Hoi An’s calm Cam Thanh mangroves, visit Duy Vinh’s sedge-mat artisans, and enjoy hotel pickup on this relaxed half-day tour.
“Really lovely tour with a knowledgeable guide. If you get good weather it’s a must do. The scenery is lovely and the river is really calm and peaceful - birds and animals everywhere. Highly recommend!”
Make a finished leather good in a quiet Hoi An studio, learning cutting, punching, shaping, and stitching with personal guidance.
“Fantastic experience - very patient and supportive through the process - there were 2 others doing the longer session but Anton was able to float between us all, guiding and helping exactly as and when was needed. Love the item I have come away with!”
Carve your own wooden art with a master artisan in Go Noi village, including Hoi An pickup, countryside views, and a small-group class.
“If you're looking for a different experience outside of hoi an, this is it!! It was one of the best experiences and top highlights of our trip. We took the morning class and both Hata and Ming were extremely patient and helpful with the entRead more”
Make pottery and lanterns, brew Vietnamese coffee, paddle a basket boat, and eat Cao Lau on this flexible four-hour Hoi An tour.
“Excellent trip, well worth doing when in the area. Food was exceptional and boat trip fun. Nice to learn about Vietnamese coffee and to try your hand at pottery.”
Make handmade pottery in a local Thanh Ha home near Hoi An, learn traditional techniques, and take your ceramic creation home for $6.
“A very nice experience Me and my partner loved it”
Make pottery in Thanh Ha, ride a buffalo, paddle a basket boat, catch crabs, brew Vietnamese coffee, and eat Cao Lau near Hoi An.
“super gentil, j'ai passé un moment magique ❤️ je recommande++++”
Cycle from Hoi An to Kim Bong village for rice fields, craft workshops, rice-paper making, mat weaving, and a tasty local lunch.
“This was a wonderfully authentic tour of skilled woodworking, mat making, rice paper and noodle making, bamboo craft (amazing!) we met some beautiful people along the way and really enjoyed the tour -Dinh Dinh was a great guide and spoke good english. The cao lau for lunch was delicious! Highly recommend this tour.”
Explore Hoi An by rickshaw, taste 5 to 6 local dishes, and choose a pottery or carpentry class with a private English-speaking host.
“I recommend everyone to book this tour because the destinations are very interesting, the guide is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic, I will come back and book the tour again”
Cycle from Hoi An to Cam Kim Island for boat building, carpentry, mat weaving, rice noodles, lunch, and local life at $32.
“Today my wife and I spent our last day in Hoi An on an amazing bike tour through the local countryside. We got to learn about and experience rice wine and how it is made. Make woven mats with the locals, and get hands in with a local wooRead more”
See silkworms, mulberry gardens, hand weaving, and silk testing at Hoi An Silk Village on a private 45-minute visit.
“I'm not quite sure why this tour has such a high rating but it's just another tourist trap. There are 3 small rooms in a 40m radius with cranky women weaving on demand. We booked a private tour but there was a walk in couple and they were Read more”
Pick a boat, a kitchen or a road out of town.
