5 workshops in Saigon for a non-boring weekend

24/07/2023

Workshops are a form of entertainment for the weekend, recharging new energy and relieving stress in life. Not only that, this is also an opportunity for you to "pocket" a new skill.

Hien Concept: Experience handmade pottery

Pottery workshops are no longer strange to art lovers and creative enthusiasts. Even if you have no pottery skills or have never been exposed to this subject, you can still create unique pottery items with your own personal style, while receiving enthusiastic support from the dedicated staff of Hien Concept.

Không gian mở cho khách hàng thoả sức sáng tạo

Open space for customers to unleash their creativity

Here, each participant will be provided with a basic set of tools including clay, apron, towel, water basin, brush, cutter and turntable. Before starting to create, the staff at Hien Concept will give detailed instructions on how to use the turntable to shape the clay, as well as techniques for holding and using tools to create patterns for the product.

Bộ môn làm gốm đã không còn quá xa lạ với giới trẻ Sài thành

Pottery is no longer strange to young people in Saigon.

Giây phút đắm chìm trong gốm cho bạn được thư giãn, chánh niệm

Moments of immersion in pottery give you relaxation and mindfulness.

Ceramic models at Hien Concept are extremely diverse, from bowls, plates, cups to jewelry trays, with no quantity limit. This place is designed comfortably and elegantly, creating a great space for customers to unleash their creativity.

Còn gì hạnh phúc hơn khi được cầm trên tay thành phẩm do chính tay mình tạo nên

What could be happier than holding in your hand the finished product you created with your own hands?

Once you have completed your product, you will have the opportunity to color it before sending it back to Hien Concept for firing and glazing. This process only takes about 15 - 20 days, after which you will own the most unique ceramic work created by your own hands.

Address: 26 Nguyen Ba Tong, Ward 11, Tan Binh District.

NOTE – The Scent Lab: Creating a personal fragrance

For DIY cosmetics enthusiasts, NOTE - The Scent Lab hosts unique weekly workshops with rich content, from the preparation and making of scented candles, perfumes, essential oils to organic soaps.

Workshop làm nước hoa, nến thơm,... do NOTE - The Scent Lab tổ chức thu hút nhiều sự quan tâm của những người trẻ

Workshop on making perfume, scented candles,... organized by NOTE - The Scent Lab attracts a lot of attention from young people

The workshop here offers a completely new experience, which has attracted the attention of Saigon's youth since 2018. Here, participants not only learn how to mix their own perfume but also understand more basic knowledge about scent, or the basics of notes in a bottle of perfume.

Tại đây, người tham gia không chỉ học cách tự pha chế nước hoa mà còn hiểu thêm kiến thức cơ bản về mùi hương, hay căn bản của các nốt hương trong một lọ nước hoa

Here, participants not only learn how to mix their own perfume but also understand the basics of scent, or the fundamentals of the notes in a bottle of perfume.

Using products extracted from natural essential oils also brings many benefits to mental health. Feelings of fatigue, anxiety and stress can be reduced through stimulating the sense of smell with natural scents, which is also what NOTE - The Scent Lab always aims for.

Hoặc bạn cũng có thể lựa chọn làm nến thơm khi đến đây

Or you can also choose to make scented candles when you come here.

At NOTE, you will not only gain more knowledge about fragrance and aromatherapy, but also practice creating unique handmade products for yourself or to give to your loved ones. In addition, interacting with fellow workshop participants will also bring you the opportunity to meet and make new friends.

Trang thông tin du lịch và phong cách sống Travellive+

Address: 34 Nguyen Duy Hieu, Thao Dien, District 2.

Mang về thành phẩm do chính tay mình tạo ra, lại còn có cơ hội kết thêm bạn mới

Bring home your own creations and have the chance to make new friends.

Tòong Teng Studio: Unleash your creativity in making mosaic paintings

Mosaic, also known as mosaic or mosaic, is a form of decorative art - creating a picture from a collection of small pieces. In other words, Mosaic uses small pieces of material placed together to create a unified whole. The small pieces called "mosaic objects" are usually made of solid, flat materials, mostly in square shapes such as: colored glass, stone, brick, mirror, glass... The physical quality of the raw materials and the assembly technique are what create the special value, also the artistic nature of Mosaic.

Làm tranh Mosaic (tranh khảm) được xem là bộ môn đòi hỏi sự kiên trì nhiều nhất

Mosaic painting is considered the subject that requires the most perseverance.

Enjoy the fun of clicking and selecting each colorful piece, then arranging them skillfully to create beautiful, sparkling pictures. Many young people often joke that this is the workshop that requires the highest level of patience. This experience not only helps you relax but also stimulates your creative inspiration.

Những bức tranh mang cá tính và gu thẩm mỹ của riêng bạn

Paintings that reflect your own personality and aesthetic taste

After completion, Toong Teng will keep your painting to glue the pieces together, and you can come back to pick up the painting in 3 to 5 days. This painting will become a very special work of art, expressing your own personality and aesthetic taste.

Address: 2nd Floor, Building 33/11 Ly Van Phuc. Tan Dinh Ward. District 1.

Hào hứng khoe thành phẩm

Excited to show off the finished product

Nokkaew Dessert Café: Professional Cake Making Workshop

Nokkaew Dessert Café is a familiar and favorite destination in the list of cake making workshop locations in Saigon. If you want to create beautiful cakes by yourself that are not inferior to professional shops, then Nokkaew Dessert Café is the place you need to go.

Không gian nhỏ xinh của Nokkaew Dessert Café nằm gọn bên trong con hẻm yên tĩnh

The small and pretty space of Nokkaew Dessert Café is nestled inside a quiet alley.

In this workshop, you will be equipped with a Thai tea cake base and 250g of fresh cream along with the necessary tools. During the 4 hours, the talented bakers at Nokkaew Dessert Café will directly guide you on how to mix cream color, smooth the surface of the cake, decorate them with drawings and writing in the unique style of Korea and Thailand.

Không chỉ phù hợp cho các cặp đôi

Not just for couples

Mà đây cũng là nơi nhiều gia đình lựa chọn đến trải nghiệm

This is also the place where many families choose to experience.

The special and attractive thing when participating in the workshop is that you will learn more useful knowledge about the types of cakes that few people know. This is a great opportunity to discover more about the origin and history of traditional and modern cakes.

With professional guidance and a cozy space, Nokkaew Dessert Café promises to bring you an interesting and memorable cake making workshop experience.

Address: 4/2 Phan Ke Binh, Ward Da Kao, District 1.

Art Tips: Fascinating Painting Experience

Tipsy Art sees itself as a "co-working art space" - a shared art space that combines the concept of co-working in young companies with a creative art space. During the day, Tipsy Art becomes a quiet space for you to work or freely paint. But when night falls, this space is a place to organize many diverse events, from film screenings, lectures, dancing to stand-up comedy.

Tipsy Art tổ chức các buổi workshop dành cho những người chưa từng cầm cọ, cho phép họ vẽ và hoàn thiện một bức tranh treo tường hoàn chỉnh

Tipsy Art holds workshops for those who have never held a brush before, allowing them to paint and complete a complete wall painting.

Tipsy Art organizes workshops for those who have never held a brush before, allowing them to paint and complete a complete wall painting. In just 3 hours, Tipsy Art artists will provide detailed, specific instructions, helping you grasp some of the most basic painting techniques, thereby creating an interesting work to bring home to hang on the wall or give to loved ones.

Có thể bạn cũng sẽ bất ngờ trước khả năng hội hoạ của mình

You might be surprised at your own drawing ability.

At Tipsy Art, you can freely choose to draw a ready-made pattern or express your creativity by drawing freely. To participate, you just need to register in advance so that Tipsy Art can prepare the materials for you.

Hí hoáy bên cây cọ, bảng màu không chỉ cho bạn khoảng thời gian thư giãn, mà còn khai mở phần sáng tạo bên trong

Working with a paintbrush or palette not only gives you a relaxing time, but also opens up your inner creativity.

This is not only a place to express your passion for art but also an interesting space to exchange, experience and relax after stressful working hours. Tipsy Art "captures" the hearts of many young people because it always brings everyone a unique creative experience and connection through art.

Address: 6B Nguyen Canh Chan, Nguyen Cu Trinh Ward, District 1.

3 tiếng cho một bức tranh đầy sáng tạo, cũng đáng thử mà phải không?

3 hours for a creative painting, worth a try, right?

Ha Mai Trinh - Source: Photo: Synthesis
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