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If you and your friends and family are still wondering what to do this weekend to get a change of pace and experience some relaxing moments, then you definitely shouldn't miss these creative and engaging workshops in Hanoi.
1. Making soap - Skillful hands
The highlight of Skillful Hands is its soap-making workshop using the basic cold-process method. The soaps here are known for their intricate patterns and vibrant colors, created with meticulous care by the artisans.
At Skillful Hands, you have the opportunity to listen to the owner guide you through the soap-making process, from the basics like understanding the reactions that create soap to the steps to making a beautiful bar of soap. Another exciting thing about Skillful Hands is that after completing the basic course, you can write your own soap recipe and experiment with many new ideas in subsequent classes.
After completing the basic course, you and your family members will be able to write your own soap recipes.
In addition, Skilful Hands offers many unique workshops such as basic bookbinding, needle felting, lip balm making, etc., to suit everyone's needs and interests. Workshops at Skilful not only help you create carefully crafted handmade products but also help you discover new hobbies during your relaxing moments.
Address: No. 3, Lane 86, Hao Nam Street, Dong Da District, Hanoi.
2. Handmade Leather Workshop – Hava Workshop
Hava Workshop is known as a comprehensive model, offering DIY (do it yourself) experience sessions, aiming to preserve and spread the spirit of Vietnamese handicrafts to young people.
Currently, Hava workshop is holding three classes every Sunday: Hava Leather – a workshop on making handmade leather card wallets, Hava Lacquer Painting – a workshop on lacquer painting, and Hava Rattan – a workshop on making creative bamboo dragonflies. At Hava, you not only get to participate in fun experiences but also connect with others in an open and comfortable environment.
Handmade wallets, in their own hands, also make a unique and meaningful gift for friends or loved ones.
If you're looking for an open space to find inspiration with friends after a long, stressful week of studying and working, Hava workshop is a great choice. At Hava, you can immerse yourself in relaxing moments of crafting and unleash your creativity, leaving your personal mark on your finished product.
Address: 2nd Floor, Capella Specialty Coffee - Lane 12 Dang Thai Mai, Tay Ho District, Hanoi.
3. Painting Workshop - Couchsurfing Café
Couchsurfing Café is a relaxing workshop in Hanoi combined with a café space. It promises many interesting artistic experiences and unique drinks, perfect for guests who love music and painting on weekends.
Even if you've never held a paintbrush before, you can still participate in this workshop. Simply put, it's designed for beginners. Participants attend drawing sessions to learn how to conceptualize their own sketches. The artwork is then completed with the help of instructors. Those in Hanoi can register weekly to reserve a spot.
Couchsurfing Café is offering a relaxing painting workshop for beginners.
Relaxing at a Couchsurfing Café means finding peace in an artistic setting, sipping coffee, and engaging in pleasant conversations with other participants. The relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere of the workshop will help you forget your daily worries.
If you're looking to stop by and experience a cozy atmosphere, listen to some relaxing music, or paint after a stressful workday, Couchsurfing is the perfect peaceful haven for you.
Address: No. 5, Lane 84, Ngoc Khanh Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi.
4. Candle-making Workshop – Showcasing Decor Concepts
At Bay Concept Decor, you can create unique candles that you design and complete yourself. You can choose your preferred scent from the shop's premium collections, select your favorite colors and styles. Feel free to choose your own decorations to create beautiful candles for yourself or as meaningful gifts.
Bay Concept Decor is one of the most popular relaxation workshops in Hanoi among young people. It boasts a charming space and an interesting, creative concept: instead of the usual handcrafted items, scented candles are used to express feelings and emotions through unique fragrances.
Following the process, you will be guided to choose a scent from the shop's diverse collections, select a color and style, and then freely search for toppings and decorations to complete the lovely look of your scented candle.
At Bay Concept Décor, we organize themed workshops to help you plan your weekly experiences. In particular, our daily basic candle-making classes are held between 10 am and 6 pm, making them very convenient for first-timers.
Address: No. 2 Da Tuong Alley, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.
