"Change things up" with 4 exciting workshops in Saigon.

Saigon may always be bustling with various dining, entertainment, and events, but if you're looking for a relaxing experience or to learn a new skill in a quieter or more colorful setting, the workshops below might be worth trying.

Jesmonite Coaster Making Workshop - Half-Medium Shop

At Half-Foot Shop, people collaborate, combining different materials such as wood, resin, and Jesmonite to breathe life into everyday items like jewelry stands, desk clocks, candy boxes, cutting boards, trays, and more, creating entirely new looks.

During the workshop, you will learn about Jesmonite – a new material favored by artists worldwide for its versatility. It can be used to create many products for interior design, decoration, jewelry, and can replace cement and resin, and is especially environmentally friendly. Jesmonite is easy to work with, sets quickly, and produces extremely accurate colors. After a two-hour workshop, you will be able to create two unique coaster designs based on your own creativity.

• Time: every Saturday
• Location: 1st floor, 159 Hoang Dieu Street, Ward 9, District 4
• Cost: 290,000 VND/person, including materials, tools, and one drink.
• Facebook:www.facebook.com/halfametercrafthouse

Pottery and Mosaic Experience Workshop - Toong Teng Ceramic & Mosaic Studio

Creating your own artwork from ceramics and mosaics is a fun option for those who love creativity and painting. Even if you're not confident in your artistic abilities, you can still create unique "Do It Yourself" products with the enthusiastic guidance of Toòng Teng.

Meticulously kneading the clay, patiently shaping each cup, plate, or small figurine, then applying layers of color and glaze to your creation... In just 3 hours, you'll have completed your product, and about 3 weeks later, you can cherish your handmade masterpiece.

Additionally, if you want to challenge your dexterity and attention to detail, you can choose to experience mosaic art, also known as jigsaw puzzles. A completely new space with colorful pieces will allow you to unleash your creativity, combining small ceramic pieces or cutting and assembling different glass pieces to create a sparkling picture in just 4 hours.

• Pottery making hours: 2 PM - 5 PM (Monday to Friday) and 10 AM - 1 PM / 2 PM - 5 PM (Saturday, Sunday)
• Mosaic work hours: 2 PM - 7 PM (Monday to Friday) and 10 AM - 2 PM / 3 PM - 7 PM (Saturday, Sunday)
• Location: 2nd floor, 33/11 Ly Van Phuc Street, Tan Dinh Ward, District 1
• Cost: 350,000 - 500,000 VND/ceramic item (depending on size and intricacy), 500,000 - 700,000 VND/painting (depending on frame size 15x15; 20x20 & 20x30), including materials and tools.
• Facebook:www.facebook.com/ToongTengCeramic

Mini workshop: Fabric bag embroidery - May Corner

If you not only love colors but also appreciate precision down to the smallest detail, Mây Corner will be the perfect choice for its workshop "Embroidery of flowers, leaves, or whatever you like onto fabric bags".

Embroidery is a decorative art form on fabric or other materials, and can be combined with a variety of materials such as thread, beads, pearls, sequins, ribbons, etc., creating striking patterns and designs on pillowcases, clothes, hats, and more. At May Corner, you'll get to "draw" flowers and leaves with needle and thread on a canvas bag. During the approximately 3-hour workshop, participants will be guided through 10 basic embroidery stitches to embroider flowers, leaves, and letters. Don't worry if you make a mistake or your thread gets tangled; the host will help you untangle it and complete your artwork.

• Opening hours: Thursday to Saturday, with three time slots: 9:00-11:30, 13:00-15:30, and 18:00-20:30.
• Locations: The Open Space - 232/13 Vo Thi Sau Street, District 3 (morning) and Hoa Cuc Cafe - 2 Phan Liem Street, District 1 (evening)
• Cost: 200,000 VND/person, including materials, tools, and a cloth bag.
• Facebook:www.facebook.com/littlemaycorner

Relaxing painting - Tipsy Art

Even if you don't have a talent for painting, you can still register to paint at Tipsy Art because it's an experiential space that brings relaxation and joy to everyone. Each week, Tipsy Art has a different painting theme to always bring new emotions and energy. In addition, in each workshop, you will learn more about color mixing, painting techniques, and paint step-by-step instructions from Tipsy. After 3 hours, your artwork will be completed.

Tipsy not only provides dedicated guidance but can also inspire your painting, helping you feel the spirit of the artwork and have enjoyable artistic experiences.

• Time: Thursday and Friday afternoons, and all day Saturday and Sunday every week.
• Location: 6B Nguyen Canh Chan Street, Nguyen Cu Trinh Ward, District 1
• Cost: 400,000 VND/person, including equipment, ingredients, and one drink.
• government:https://tipsyart.vn/

Chau Le