The 6 Best Craft Village Workshops in Hoi An

1.Thanh Ha Village Tour with Pottery Making and Gift

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 78 reviews · 2 hours · from $23Our pick

Spend two hours with an English-speaking guide such as Dung or Ly exploring Terracotta Park, Thanh Ha’s pottery museum, village lanes, and Xuan My Temple. Try the wheel with a local potter, play a traditional pot-breaking game, enjoy coconut coffee and cookies, and take home a terracotta gift.

“Our guide was Dung and she was fantastic. Great knowledge and assisted us to understand the history of pottery, not just local but a broader area. We then made our small pots as souvenirs, walked the village and bought some unique pieces before walking back to pick up our souvenir pots that were in the oven. Overall, great tour, highly recommended *****”

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2.Handmade Leather Crafts Workshop (Starter Course)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 71 reviews · from $36

At a small workshop on 98 Hung Vuong Street, Anton and Ha guide you through cutting, punching, shaping, and hand-stitching leather. Choose your project and colors, then take home a handmade wallet, purse, case, or coin holder. The English-language class lasts about 2.5 to 4 hours.

“This is the real deal! From chosing the design, leather colors, and finishes, you are in charge. Anton is a warm and patient teacher, guiding you carefully and thoughtfully, and stepping in when needed. Our whole family went together, two adults and two kids- 13 and 9yo and the time flew by. we left with gorgeous pieces that we are all around of and will cherish as a unique experience in HoiAn!”

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3.Cocopalm Forest To A Craft Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $32Top rated

You’ll kayak or stand-up paddle through Cam Thanh’s calm nipa-palm mangroves with an English-speaking guide, then stroll Duy Vinh village to see sedge-mat weaving and a fishermen’s temple. Hotel pickup, equipment, water, and one drink are included.

“Really lovely tour with a knowledgeable guide. If you get good weather it’s a must do. The scenery is lovely and the river is really calm and peaceful - birds and animals everywhere. Highly recommend!”

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4.Discover Leather Workshops Experience in Old Town Hoi An

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $37

Near Hoi An Old Town, Anton guides you through a hands-on leather workshop in his quiet garden studio. Choose a project and leather color, then cut, punch, shape, and stitch your own finished item. The two-hour class suits beginners, while larger wallets and bags need the four-hour option.

“Really great experience Host was accomodating and attentive Had a lot of fun making wallets from scratch If you want to make a wallet or bag make sure you book the 4 hour class Well worth it”

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5.Hoi An Countryside Tour:CamKim Island, Craft Villages&Basket Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $56

John Lee Tours takes you from Hoi An to Cam Kim Island and nearby villages for carpentry, mat weaving, noodle making, coffee roasting, basket boating, buffalo riding, and a local meal. John or another guide such as Lanh may lead the day, with hotel pickup, transport, entry fees, water, and food included.

“Great tour with a top guide! John is a wonderful local guide with a lot of knowledge and makes the tour very interesting and fun! You definitely should do this! We had a fantastic time on the back of the motorbike in the rain! 😍”

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6.Hoi An Wood Carving: Create Your Art Wood with Master Artisan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $39

Leave Hoi An for a three-hour workshop in Go Noi village, where Master Artisan Hata and Ming guide you through carving a personal wooden souvenir. Choose a flower, animal, comic, or anime design, visit the family art museum, and enjoy countryside views with hotel pickup from Hoi An Old Town.

“If you're looking for a different experience outside of hoi an, this is it!! It was one of the best experiences and top highlights of our trip. We took the morning class and both Hata and Ming were extremely patient and helpful with the entRead more”

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