Hanoi Wood Carving Workshop

Craft a Vietnamese wooden keepsake in a small-group, hands-on wood carving workshop with an English-speaking local artisan instructor.

Getting started

Check in at the workshop space and meet your English-speaking artisan/instructor, who introduces the session and basic safety guidelines. You then choose from the prepared 2D wood blocks in the Chill & Art options and put on your protective apron. After a short demonstration of tools and carving motions, you move to your own workstation to begin carving.

What to expect

Hanoi wood carving workshop

This hands-on workshop focuses on traditional Vietnamese wood carving techniques as you create a personalized wooden keepsake. The session is designed as a small-group workshop so the instructor can offer individual guidance at each step.

Features

• Learn traditional Vietnamese wood carving techniques directly from a local artisan, including how Vietnamese motifs and craftsmanship reflect cultural stories and symbolism.
• All carving tools and safety equipment are provided, so you can safely use professional carving tools under expert guidance without bringing anything from home.
• Work on 2D wood blocks in the Chill & Art options, selecting a design to handcraft and personalize into your own finished wooden artwork to take home.
• A protective apron is included to keep your clothes clean while you carve, and you can pause to sip traditional Vietnamese fresh green tea for a calmer break from Hanoi's busy streets.
• The small-group workshop format allows for individual feedback, helping you refine details and confidently complete your finished wooden artwork to take home.