The 7 Best Painting & Art Classes in Hoi An

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $39Our pick

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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2.2 Hours Painting Class with Local Artist in Oldtown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $27

Meet artist Phap at PHAP studio on Nguyen Duy Hieu Street for a relaxed two-hour acrylic painting class. Choose a suggested Hoi An subject or bring a photo, then follow step-by-step guidance to create a finished canvas to take home.

“Great studio with the opportunity to paint great pictures in a short time. There are motifs to choose from or you can bring your own ideas. Phap is incredibly nice and patient and gives great instructions. I was surprised at the results that were achieved in 2 hours and I recommend this course to anyone who wants to be creative and enjoy the inspiring atmosphere in Phap's studio.”

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3.CSO Gallery – Museum in Hoi An Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $10Best value

Spend 1 to 2 hours at CSO Gallery in Hoi An, where Mr. Tai’s collection brings together coins, banknotes, stamps, horse-themed memorabilia, and publications about The Tale of Kieu. The $10 mobile ticket includes entry and free Wi-Fi, with coffee or tea sometimes offered after your visit.

“A warm and artistic space! But above all, there are still extremely valuable heritage values ​​of stamp collections, ancient coins. And especially the famous Tale of Kieu in Vietnam. If you have the opportunity to come to Hoi An, this is a place that everyone must visit.”

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4.Foldable Lantern Making Class with Acrylic Painting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · from $20

Meet at 40 Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street for a two-hour English-language workshop. You will shape fabric over a 20 cm bamboo frame, choose colors and brushes with local craftsmen, paint your own design, and take the lantern home.

“We absolutely loved this! I did one using a silk fabric and my partner painted one. We had a lot of fun. Would definitely do again!”

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5.Phap Studio Gallery Art Classes Painting Workshop Hoi An

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $37

At Phap Studio in Hoi An, an artist helps you choose a subject or turn your own photo into a painting. You will work in a peaceful riverside setting for about two hours, with guidance suited to beginners and advanced painters. Take your finished artwork home, packed or rolled.

“What a great experience painting under Phat's instructions. What a talented artist and teacher. I learned so much and had a great time painting.”

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6.Visiting Tam Thanh mural village – Mother Thu monument

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $51

Travel from Hoi An to Tam Ky for Tam Thanh’s open-air murals, the Mother Thu monument, local specialties, and village crafts. Private transport, lunch, and water are included. Guide Quoc has tailored visits for mural fans, while basket boating may cost extra.

“Excellent short trip. There was no one on the beach and we were the only tourists on the trip. Great art to top it off and got some brilliant photos. Highly recommended.”

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7.Lantern Making & Painting Class

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $20

At The Lantern Lady in Hoi An, you’ll build a silk lantern from its frame up, then paint your own design with guidance from local artisans. The three-hour English-language class includes materials, water or herbal tea, and one finished lantern to take home. Hotel pickup is available with selected bookings.

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