Hoi An Vietnamese Foldable Lantern Making Class

Create a foldable Vietnamese silk lantern in Hoi An during a hands-on workshop led by a local instructor. Learn traditional techniques as you choose a frame, fabrics, and colors, attach the fabric, and decorate your lantern with a tassel. Step-by-step guidance and all materials and tools are provided, with painting or drawing available in the full class or by request. Take your finished lantern home as a handmade keepsake.

Participants will join a hands-on lantern making workshop guided by a local instructor, using traditional techniques. All materials are fully provided, including a bamboo frame, silk fabric, decorative elements, glue, tools, and necessary accessories to complete a foldable lantern. The workshop lasts approximately 60 – 120 minutes, depending on the selected class option. During the session, the instructor demonstrates each step and provides continuous guidance, allowing guests to learn, practice, and complete their lantern at a comfortable pace. What to Expect: Guests will choose a lantern frame, select fabrics and colors, apply the fabric to the frame, decorate the lantern with a tassel, and, for the full class or upon special request, paint or draw a personal design on the lantern. The workshop is beginner-friendly and designed to be easy to follow in a relaxed atmosphere. Opening hours: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Class options: • Short Class – Lantern Making Only: approximately 1 hour • Full Class – Lantern Making & Painting: approximately 2 hours Guests can select the class option that best suits their interests and schedule.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.