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3-hour tour in Hoi An, taking in Central Vietnam. Run by Woodart Vietnam, booked direct rather than through a reseller.
Highlights
- Central Vietnam
- Runs 3 hours
- All tools and materials
- Water
- Art & Factory short tour
- Hands-on carving activity
Wood Carving Class with Village Master Artisan in Hoi An: Key Facts
| Price | From $35 per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Languages | English |
| Tour type | Guided Tour |
| Booking | Direct with the local operator — no OTA markup |
Full description
This is a 3-hour experience from Hoi An, built around Central Vietnam. It is run by Woodart Vietnam, 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 tools and materials, Water, Art & Factory short tour, Hands-on carving activity and Creation to take home. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.
Woodart Vietnam 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 Woodart Vietnam before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Tour Itinerary
The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
Starting/pickup location
Depends on the selected option
Central Vietnam
Workshop (3 hours)
2 drop-off locations
Hoi An, Woodart Vietnam
Detailed Itinerary
Starting/pickup location: Depends on the selected option
Central Vietnam: Workshop (3 hours)
2 drop-off locations: Hoi An, Woodart Vietnam
Includes
- All tools and materials
- Water
- Art & Factory short tour
- Hands-on carving activity
- Creation to take home
Important information
Meeting point
Woodart Vietnam 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
My 6-year-old daughter and I took the woodcut class. Pickup went smoothly, and everything on site was well organised. It's a really lovely family business. They explained everything well and were very helpful. It was quite challenging for us and required some patience, but it gave us a great appreciation for the craft of woodcarving.
This workshop had everything I was looking for! I attended with my two sons—it was a truly fun family activity. It was an incredibly creative and enjoyable workshop! We worked with wood and created lovely pieces. The instructor was amazing—so kind and courteous—and he helped us finish the work professionally, so we left feeling proud and happy with our creations. There is also a small museum showcasing the village's unique woodwork and the talented owner's creations. The venue itself is situated on the banks of a stunning river; the atmosphere is simply pastoral—a dream of a place to sit and c
so so worth it! we got to customise the design of the wood art. my friend and i did a whale and a duck holding banh mi. hata and fu helped us a lot and guide us through the entire process. 100% would recommend!!
The stuff is absolutely professional, patient and most importantly kind. Thank you so much for your dedication and skill
The wood carving class was amazing, I absolutely recommend, the setting is perfect and the tutor patient and helpful. I think it's my favourite activity in Hoi An.
Totally enjoyed the experience! The activity started with the host welcoming us and guiding us through two rooms of wood carving displays created by two generations of wood carving masters. Next, the trainers guided us in tracing and carving our designs. They were very attentive to our work and would step in to help whenever needed.
very interesting to see how they work and you get a unique experience to carve whatever you like yourself and you are allowed to take it home. The people working there are all super nice
Loved this wood carving class by the river. The instructor was very helpful and I walked away with a nice piece of work.
We loved this workshop!! the instructors were lovely, the setting was beautiful by the river, and we had all the materials needed to create something unique. I felt really supported and was shown what to do step by step, without feeling rushed. The actual gallery of sculptures is amazing to see, and watching the artists at work was really interesting. This was the best thing we did in Hoi An and we left with an amazing souvenir!
it was interesting to learn a new skill. it was nice to see the enthusiasm that the people working there have for their craft. everyone was very helpful and kind. the handmade souvenir is made extra special by a handson experience. try it, you won't regret it!
This was one of my highlights of hoi an…. The driver takes about 45 minutes to take you to a lovely chilled out place near a river where you get to try your hand at wood carving - they also show you round the museum to showcase how it should be done too! They were so helpful - this was my first attempt and I was so slow and they helped me massively.. if you have a morning free and fancy doing something different do have a go! It’s so fun and you have something to take home with you too!
I had an amazing time! Pickup and drop off were on time and comfortable. From the minute I arrived, to the minute I left, everybody working here was absolutely brilliant. They were all friendly, attentive, and very skilled. The pacing and atmosphere was nice and relaxed. The setting was fantastic also. The space where you work is right beside a lovely river. The whole place looks amazing. The carvings by both the father and son that I got to see were jaw dropping. Their skill is truly unbelievable. Honestly, if I had more time here in Vietnam I’d have liked to do something like a full day work