Ho Chi Minh City Conical Hat Painting Workshop

Paint a traditional Vietnamese nón lá in a conical hat painting workshop with hands-on instruction from an English-speaking local artist.

Getting started

Arrive at the conical hat painting workshop and check in for your session. You then meet your English-speaking local artist and instructor, who introduces the nón lá and outlines the painting process. After a short overview of materials and simple techniques, you move to your workspace to begin creating your design.

What to expect

Conical hat painting workshop

This hands-on conical hat painting workshop in Ho Chi Minh City focuses on Vietnam's iconic nón lá and its cultural role. Across the session, you move from a basic introduction to sketching ideas, painting your own hat, and preparing it to take home.

Features

• An English-speaking local artist and instructor guides you through each step, sharing the cultural significance of the nón lá and explaining how traditional patterns and natural colours are used.
• A complete conical hat painting workshop session is structured so you can move from a blank hat to a finished piece, even if you have no previous painting experience, whatever your skill level.
• One conical hat per person is provided as your personal canvas, and you design it using natural colours and traditional patterns to create a unique handmade souvenir.
• All painting materials and supplies are set out for you, including brushes, paints, and sketching tools, and an apron for use during the workshop helps keep your clothes covered while you work.
• Drinking water is available so you can stay refreshed while you focus on your design and enjoy this fun, interactive activity that suits both adults and children.