Ceramic Painting in Hanoi with Kids: Meet Our Little Artist

Looking for things to do in Hanoi with kids? A ceramic painting workshop gives your family time to sit together, explore colours and create a souvenir with a personal story. At Authentic Bát Tràng, 115 Hàng Gai in Hanoi Old Quarter, children and parents can decorate ceramics with guidance from our workshop team.

Our “Little Artist” video captures that experience through a kitten-painted cup and a plate filled with hearts. The designs are playful, individual and full of colour: a small reminder of a creative moment during a family trip to Vietnam.

Meet the Little Artist Behind the Kitten Cup

The video shows a young painter at the workshop table, surrounded by brushes, ceramic pieces and bowls of colour. An instructor is beside her as she works on the kitten design. We also see the completed cup paired with a plate decorated with a large red heart, smaller hearts and colourful dots.

These details make the pieces personal. A favourite animal, a name or a few bright shapes can give a souvenir a connection to the person who painted it. For families, the finished ceramics also recall the time spent choosing colours and working together in Hanoi.

Why Try Ceramic Painting in Hanoi with Kids?

A painting session offers a change of pace during a busy sightseeing trip. Children can concentrate on their own ideas, while parents can join in and create something alongside them.

The workshop is indoors, making it an option when rain or hot weather affects your plans. Its Old Quarter location also lets you combine the session with a walk around central Hanoi, a meal or a café stop.

Painting starts with a ceramic piece that already has its shape. Your child can focus on the decoration: perhaps a cat, flowers, hearts, a rainbow or a pattern of their own. Simple designs work well, so there is no need to arrive with a complicated drawing prepared.

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What Happens During the Painting Workshop?

During our ceramic painting workshop in Hanoi, you choose a ceramic piece and decorate it using the colours and tools provided. Our team helps you get started and offers guidance as you work.

A useful way to approach your design is to:

1. Choose your piece. Look at the available shapes and decide which suits your idea.
2. Plan a simple motif. A favourite animal, a name or a few large shapes can be a good starting point.
3. Add your colours. Ask the instructor for help with the brushes and ceramic paints.
4. Arrange finishing and collection. Confirm which pieces you want to keep and when they can be ready after firing.

Bring a drawing idea if you have one, or decide at the table. The kitten cup in the video is a lovely example of how a familiar subject can become a personal ceramic design.

Ceramic Painting or a Pottery Wheel Class?

The two workshops offer different experiences. Ceramic painting focuses on decorating an existing piece. A pottery wheel class focuses on shaping clay to make a form.

If your family wants to try making pottery, explore our pottery wheel class in Hanoi Old Quarter. Tell our team your children’s ages when booking so we can help you choose an appropriate activity.

For the colourful cup-and-plate experience featured in this video, choose the ceramic painting workshop.

Book Early and Plan Your Collection

Your painted ceramics need finishing and kiln firing after the session. We recommend booking near the beginning of your Hanoi stay and sharing your departure date with our team.

Collection timing depends on the kiln schedule. Confirm the expected date before booking, especially if you have a flight or onward journey soon afterwards. If collection will be difficult, ask about delivery or shipping arrangements and the relevant costs.

Once your pieces are ready, ask our team for packing advice for the next part of your trip.

Explore More Bát Tràng Experiences

You can continue discovering ceramics at our shop at 115 Hàng Gai. Browse cups, bowls, plates, tea sets, vases and small gifts, or read our guide to Bát Tràng ceramic souvenir shopping in Hanoi.

For a day beyond the Old Quarter, explore our Bát Tràng pottery village tour and class from Hanoi. The tour introduces real working artisan workshops and the people involved in making Bát Tràng ceramics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do we need painting experience?

No previous painting experience is needed. Bring your ideas, and our team will help you begin. Simple shapes and patterns are welcome.

How long is the ceramic painting workshop?

Allow approximately 2.5 hours. Confirm your preferred session when booking so it fits your family’s plans.

How much does the painting workshop cost?

The standard price is USD 28 per person and includes one finished piece. Additional pieces carry an extra charge. Contact us for details about children’s bookings and any additional items.

Can we take our painted pieces home immediately?

The pieces need finishing and firing after painting. Please confirm the collection schedule with our team and book early in your stay whenever possible.

Book Your Family Ceramic Painting Workshop in Hanoi

Let your little artist bring an idea to life at Authentic Bát Tràng. A kitten cup, a heart-covered plate or a design of your own can become a personal reminder of your time in Hanoi.

Book your ceramic painting workshop, or contact us with your preferred date, number of guests, children’s ages and departure date.

Address: Authentic Bát Tràng, 115 Hàng Gai, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi
Email: info@authenticbattrang.vn
Phone / WhatsApp: +84 964 800919