Wood Carving Art Workshop

Khám phá Nghệ Thuật Chạm Khắc và Sơn Gỗ Truyền Thống của Việt Nam

Driftwood Village - An Embodiment of Local Culture

A unique combination of connecting with the local culture. discovering a traditional form of Vietnamese art and creating your own handmade work results in a fun, engaging and 'chiseling' experience. We begin with a short history of the more than 500-year-old traditional carpentry village of Kim Bong in Quang Nam province. Listen as we share the meaningful story of the flood wood in the middle of the picturesque fresh Tra Que village
Situated in the fresh Trà Quế vegetable village, we aim to create a serene space surrounded by nature, providing all the materials needed for unlimited creativity.

Show Your Talent

After some guidance from our skilled artisans, you will take control of the chisel and carve your own unique work of art from our studio models. After carving, you will paint and decorate your art work showcasing your unique style and creativity. With guidance from our talented team, this experience will leave you with a memorable gift of your visit to Hoi An.

Workshop Gallery

WORKSHOP PRICE

  • 800,000 VND per adult
  • 600,000 VND per child (ages 10-14)

**Note:
- Children younger than 10yrs are encouraged to paint one of thr pre-carved works from our studio only.
- For bookings of 4 or more, please contact us at booking@thedriftwoodvillage.com for special group pricing and arrangements.

FAQs

- Starting time: from 8:30 to 15:30
- Duration: approximately 2,5 hours
**Note: the lastest booking shoud be done at least 30' before starting time

• You must be careful while using sharp tools: children must be supervised by a perent or guardian.
• As carving involves the use of sharp tools, children under 10 years of age are only allowed to draw/colour one of the pre-carved pieces from our workshop.

Free cancellation 48 hours in advance
50% cancellation fee if less than 48 hours notice

Guests Reviews

MalTorero
MalTorero
2025-01-31
Very good activity to try in Hoi An
This was a real highlight of our time in Hoi An. Both parents and kids (so from 7 to 55 years old!) got completely absorbed in doing the woodwork. Just enough help from the experts. Highly recommended.
 
Arjunan M
Arjunan M
2025-01-16
Great place
We had a family day here on a very rainy day in hoi an. What an amazing sanctuary of a place. We painted some wooden pieces and my kid absolutely loved it tho she did spoil mine which broke me ;)
 
Anna B
Anna B
2025-01-15
Enjoyable painting workshop
A wonderful calming experience. We very much enjoyed the painting workshop. My 3 year old loved painting her wooden butterfly. You have the opportunity to pick a beautifully carved wooden sculpture, paint it and take it home. The little village is full of studios and people making and carving. Great to watch and you can purchase if you wish. You can also buy a juice. A very enjoyable morning especially for children. You can just turn up and don’t need to do a tour for this. You are very welcomed by the people working here
 
Claire M
Claire M
2024-10-28
The best experience!
This place is amazing! Firstly the staff are incredibly welcoming and attentive. My two sons signed up for a workshop and it was sensational! The level of support they received during the workshop was just the best (my boys are 12 and 9 years old). The level of challenge in the session was so well pitched and the boys learned so much. The woodwork available to view and purchase was so good and being able to observe the staff making and creating was also very cool. The facility is located in a very beautiful location, surrounded by rice fields and bike tracks. Overall a fantastic experience and highly recommended for children who like to make things and enjoy hands on experiences.
 
dinhngocdu1986
dinhngocdu1986
2024-01-01
Wonderful space
I am grateful to the owner here for creating a wonderful space for the family. For those who love outdoor space, a spacious space for children, and fresh air, this is the number 1 address in Hoi An.
 
Trey Majestrom
Trey Majestrom
2023-10-25
Art Workshop with Local Craftsmen in Rice Paddies at Local Workshop & Gallery
Very unique experience working with local carpenters to create wooden art and painting courses. Excellent time working together as a family and learning new skill. Beautiful property filled with recycled wooden art. Worth a visit for workshop or just tour of art galleries.
 
Dominik O
Dominik O
2023-08-23
Chilled workshop highly recommended
The wood carving workshop is so much fun, we would love to do it again! We can very much recommend it 😊 the place is lovely and the shown art alone is worth visiting. The workshop is well organised and from the welcome drink, the tips and tricks of the artisan and the chilled atmosphere makes it a superb event for half a day 😉 thanks again!
 
Jessica T
Jessica T
2023-08-03
Learn the art of traditional Vietnamese wood carving in a beautiful setting with skilled friendly local artists
Our visit to the carving workshop was amazing! My 13 year old daughter and I love artistic activities and have always wanted to try carving wood so when we found out there was a traditional workshop in Hoi An we were delighted to sign up 😃 From the moment we arrived we were welcomed by the friendly staff who showed us the galleries and taught us about the history of carving in the area. After exploring the many lovely pieces of art created by local artisans we were introduced to a master carver who assisted us throughout our workshop. We were served delicious refreshing drinks while we discussed the steps of our projects. We selected our wood, picked out a design, sketched our images with pencil and jumped right into carving. Our woodworking master was very patient and helped us whenever we had struggles. The interpreters were very cheerful and answered our many questions about carving and Vietnamese woodworking culture. Once our carvings were finished we were offered the option of painting them with acrylic paint or leaving them natural. My daughter decided to paint her carving and was instructed on the best techniques to achieve the look she wanted. I decided to leave my work unpainted, smoothed the carving with sandpaper and carved my initials on the back. Once our projects were done our interpreter ordered a taxi for us and told us more about art culture in Vietnam. Our finished pieces are gorgeous and we will be so proud to hang them on our wall at home! This experience was very special and we are very pleased 😁 We highly recommend this workshop to anyone who loves art and wants to spend quality time together! Thank you all so much 🙏 We will be back in the future
 
HoaSF
HoaSF
2023-07-09
Highly recommended for family with kid
Highly recommended for Sunday funday, interactive workshop, many activities for kids. Family with toddlers friendly. Better to make a reservation in advance
 
Linh T
Linh T
2023-04-12
Beautiful location with very cool arts
Beautiful space with beautiful artworks! As an artist I can personally vouch for this place. It's a refreshing getaway from the hustle of the Old Town... The staff are very friendly and attentive. Great place for family gathers, visitors who are interested in cultural activities off the beaten path.
 
Linh Phạm Việt
Linh Phạm Việt
2024-09-01
Tạc tượng và tô tượng gỗ
 
Quỳnh Như Hồ
Quỳnh Như Hồ
2024-08-31
Mình rất ấn tượng khi lần đầu đặt chân đến đây, một không gian nghệ thuật rất độc đáo với nhiều sản phẩm thủ công từ củi lũ như cái tên mộc mạc của điểm đến, vừa mang giá trị ý nghĩa với thông điệp bảo vệ môi trường. Nhóm mình đã tự tay tô một vài sản phẩm để trải nghiệp, và đây là một số thành phẩm của những thợ không chuyên chúng mình nè...
 
huy hoang trong
huy hoang trong
2024-08-31
Xem các nghệ nhân đục đẽo từng miếng gỗ thành những hình ảnh sống động rất cuốn hút luôn ạ. Mới biết làm nên thành phẩm khó chừng nào. Rất thích những sản phẩm ở đây, mới lạ và trừu tượng.
 
Sơn doãn
Sơn doãn
2024-08-31
Đẹp- mát mẽ.
 
Huyen Pham
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2024-08-31
Khu trải nghiệm nghề thủ công thật hữu ích
 
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Trang Nguyen
Trang Nguyen
2024-08-31
Such a hidden gem in Hoi An. The Driftwood village shows the perfect concept of upcycling the driftwood blended with unique heritage of the ethnic minority group - Co Tu.

A large exhibition of wood sculptures in different form of Vietnamese culture, specifically Quang Nam culture in the middle of paddy field.

Highly recommend if you want to understand how to add value and preserve the cultural values along with environment.
 
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