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1.5-hour tour in Hanoi, including All embroidery materials (hoop, fabric, thread) and Step-by-step instruction from a famous local artisan. Run by Up Travel, booked direct rather than through a reseller.
Highlights
- Runs 1.5 hours
- All embroidery materials (hoop, fabric, thread)
- Step-by-step instruction from a famous local artisan
- Translator
- Your completed embroidery piece to take home
- 01 complimentary drink (bottled water, iced tea, or seasonal fruit juice) and local snacks
Hanoi's Heritage: Embroidery Workshop in Ancient House by Local Operator: Key Facts
| Price | From $39 per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | 1.5 hours |
| Languages | English |
| Tour type | Guided Tour |
| Booking | Direct with the local operator — no OTA markup |
Full description
This is a 1.5-hour experience in Hanoi. It is run by Up Travel, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.
Japanese craft classes are taught by practitioners who have usually done the craft for decades, and they teach it properly: calligraphy begins with how to hold the brush and grind the ink; pottery on the wheel produces a cup that is fired and posted to you weeks later; ikebana teaches the three-line structure of a Sogetsu or Ikenobo arrangement; indigo dyeing and washi papermaking are done in the workshops of the towns that specialise in them. Classes run one to three hours, materials are included, and most welcome children with a parent.
The price covers All embroidery materials, Step-by-step instruction from a famous local artisan, Translator, Your completed embroidery piece to take home and 01 complimentary drink. It does not cover Meals and beverages not specified in the inclusion, Personal expenses and Optional Meal: An additional charge per person for the meal, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.
Up Travel sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Up Travel before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Includes
- All embroidery materials (hoop, fabric, thread)
- Step-by-step instruction from a famous local artisan
- Translator
- Your completed embroidery piece to take home
- 01 complimentary drink (bottled water, iced tea, or seasonal fruit juice) and local snacks
- A brief visit to discover the charm of Hanoi ancient house
- No time limitation, enjoy at your own pace
- Photos taken during the session upon request
Excludes
- Meals and beverages not specified in the inclusion
- Personal expenses
- Optional Meal: An additional charge per person for the meal
Important information
Meeting point
Up Travel sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.
Know before you go
- Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts
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Traveler Reviews
A wonderful embroidery class. I spent two fantastic hours with a calm and patient instructor. Thanks to her, I was able to learn how to do beautiful embroidery properly.
It was lovely . The tutor was well prepared and really kind . The class was catered for all embroidery ability levels . It was really pleaant and beneficial to attend this class . Highly recommend
And hours later, I had a small Vietnamese thread painting. I’ve tried this technique on my own before and was only half successful; I came away from this workshop so much more knowledgeable than when I went in. Thanks so much!
I had a great time learning about embroidery, making my own piece with lots of guidance and exploring the embroidered art in the workshop space after I was done.
This was such a peaceful afternoon learning about and doing Vietnamese embroidery. The instructor was warm and friendly and was knowledgeable about the skills as well as the history and shared stories.
I had a one-on-one lesson about traditional methods of Vietnamese embroidery by a lovely lady. It was held on the first floor of a beautiful class in the heart of the Hanoi Old Quarter. They made my embroidered lotus flower motif into a useful little bag to use. I was given tea and sweets whilst I waited. A beautiful authentic experience.
a wonderful activity to undertake while in Hanoi.relaxing environment and supportive tutors.
The workshop was great! Our host was very friendly and patient and we had a lot of fun! 😊
such a fun activity, the ladies teaching you are very helpful and a fun to have a chat with. the artwork on the walls is stunning. definitely recommend!
They were very patient and have great instructions. They took us through the particular stitches required at each necessary point, only demonstrating a bit to make sure we understood, after which they only stepped in if we had an issue or they needed to give gentle correction. It was a thoroughly calming and meditative experience and I'm now very keen to try this at home!
We loved the embroidery, the guides were very helpful and patient and gave us a great introduction to some beginner embroidery techniques.
Was a great experience! Loved learning the techniques used in Vietnam. Would highly recommend. The hosts bith lively and patient.