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Highlights
- Create a one-of-a-kind nón lá conical hat as you design and paint it from scratch, guided step by step by an English-speaking local artist.
- When the workshop begins, your instructor explains the steps, then helps you mark out your first patterns on the conical hat surface.
- Enjoy an artist-led painting session with your conical hat, with all paints and brushes supplied, plus an apron and drinking water to keep you comfortable.
- Learn the cultural meaning of the nón lá as you decorate it with traditional patterns, then take home a painted hat. This workshop is suitable for all ages and skill levels.
Your Experience
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.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Conical hat painting workshop session
- English-speaking local artist/instructor
- One conical hat per person
- All painting materials and supplies
- Drinking water
- Apron for use during the workshop
- Transport
- Personal expense
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Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.