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One of the best things about traveling is that you get to learn and indulge yourself in another culture that is completely different to your own. When traveling to Vietnam, we highly recommend you explore these classes to further diversify your knowledge of Vietnamese culture and learn about the many Vietnamese specialties that they have to offer. Here’s a list of classes that are offered all throughout Vietnam.
Pottery Class in Ha Noi Old Quarter
Pottery is a traditional craft that has been passed down through many generations and is greatly valued in Vietnamese culture. Learning pottery would be the best thing to add to your trip's itinerary if you are interested in gaining hands-on experience and learning about the art of Vietnamese pottery. You can easily participate in the activity here in Vietnam's capital, Ha Noi through Authentic Bat Trang Ceramics. It is the best place to buy pottery and make your very own ceramics. They offer classes located in Ha Noi’s famous Old Quarter, where you can quickly book a class to learn pottery without having to go all the way to Bat Trang’s Ceramic Village. Through the assistance of a professional potter, you will get to learn the basics of pottery making, craft as many pieces as you want, and bring home a souvenir handmade by you!
Location: Authentic Bat Trang - Ceramic Shop
Website: https://authenticbattrang.vn/
Address: 115 P. Hàng Gai, Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
Jewelry-making Class
Handmade items will always be high value and special, especially as a souvenir or a gift for someone. At Ddreamer Silver Jewelry in Ho Chi Minh City, you can participate in their jewelry making class to craft your own special accessory. No prior experience is needed because a professional jewelry artisan will guide through the process of traditional Vietnamese silversmithing. There is a large selection of designs to learn from and they are also very accommodating on helping with specific personal designs. The classes last about 2 hours long and are small in size so that the instructors can effectively support all participants.
Location: Ddreamer Silver Jewelry
Website: https://ddreamer.vn
Address: 139 Lý Chính Thắng, Võ Thị Sáu, Quận 3, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam
Vietnamese Cooking Class
Vietnamese food is one of the most distinguished foods out there for its unique flavors that don’t show up in many other cuisines. Eating and trying the food is an obvious must, but if you’d like to bring these flavors back home to share with your family and friends, be sure to book yourself a Vietnamese cooking class. The chef will introduce to you the specific ingredients that are prominent in Vietnamese cuisine. A demonstration will start the class and then you are guided along on how to make famous Vietnamese dishes. Lastly, don’t forget to take notes of the recipe and enjoy your masterpiece!
Depending on the region you are exploring the foods will be different in flavor and cooking techniques. Here are the 3 places we recommend that offer cooking classes from the north, central, and south Vietnam.
Location: Apron Up Cooking Class
Website: https://www.apronupcookingclass.com/
Address: 8 P. Gia Ngư, Hàng Bạc, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 08404, Vietnam
Location: Hoi An Eco Cooking Tour
Website: https://www.hoianecocookingtour.com.vn
Address: 61/2 Lê Hồng Phong, Cẩm Sơn, Hội An, Quảng Nam 560000, Vietnam
Location: Saigon Cooking Class
Website: https://saigoncookingclass.com/
Address: 80 Đ. Nguyễn Trãi, Phường Phạm Ngũ Lão, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 770000, Vietnam
Lantern Making Class in Hoi An
Hoi An’s Ancient Town is famous for the beautiful lanterns that lights up the street and the river that crosses it. Lantern making has been a lifelong tradition for the people of Hoi An. It is of great importance for Vietnamese people, because they relied heavily on these lanterns as a primary light source during a time when electricity didn’t exist.
To share with travelers this magnificent craft, there are multiple lantern making classes that are offered throughout the city. Book a class with Hang Dung Lantern Workshop and you will get to learn about the history in detail, while therapeutically craft your own lantern. And best of all it is collapsible for you to bring it home with you as a souvenir. You can choose to make it completely from scratch or just focus on the decorating portion (which is less time consuming). The process to make the lantern is very simple and straightforward, it consists of choosing the shape and fabric pattern for your desired lantern. Then the lantern master will assist with the gluing and cutting. Lastly choose the tassel color of your choice and viola! You have your own custom lantern.
Location: Hang Dung Lantern Workshop
Address: 722 Hai Bà Trưng, Phường Minh An, Hội An, Quảng Nam, Vietnam
