Wood Carving Class with Hoi An Master Artist in a Hidden Peaceful Village - Handicraft Workshop

If You’re looking for a Handicraft Workshop or an Art Things to Do in Hoi An or Danang, This Wood Carving Workshop is a hands-on experience blending culture, craft, and countryside charm that you shouldn’t miss.

 Shine your artistic soul and Learn a new skill with this 3-hour Wood Carving class, set in the peaceful village of Gonoi, just 17km from Hội An—a perfect escape from the tourist bustle.

Why Choose This Traditional Wood Carving Class among the many Handicraft Workshops in Hoi An?

By joining this 3-hour immersive experience, you will:

✅ Learn from a Master Carver: Gain hands-on guidance from a skilled Vietnamese wood carving artist.
✅ Create Your Own Wooden Art: Design and carve a personalized wood souvenir to take home.
✅ Explore a Hidden Gem: Escape the crowds and discover a peaceful village in the countryside near Hoi An.
✅ Visit Go Noi Village, once the most war-torn area, now a peaceful hub of art and craftsmanship

✅ Support Local Artisans: Help preserve traditional Vietnamese craftsmanship and sustain local communities.

Whether you are an absolute beginner or an experienced woodworker, this class is tailored to your skill level.

What to Expect in The Wood Carving Class?

1. A Short Tour of the Artisan’s Studio and Be amazed in the Holy Wood Carving Museum:

Once you arrive the gate, meet our talented artist, who’ll take you on a quick tour of two incredible art rooms. First, step into the world of the father, a celebrated national artist, whose mini museum showcases massive sculptures that bring Vietnamese history and culture to life. 

2. Then, step into the next room to check out the son’s modern carvings, where his passion for Anime & mordern characters shines through.

 Known worldwide as ‘Woodart Vietnam,’ his YouTube channel boasts over a million followers.

Meet and See National Artist's Masterpiece:

 Check: Our 8-hour Class How to make a Wooden statue  & more:

The scene in front of the wood carving class

3. Hands-On Wood Carving Experience

After quick tour of the factory, We're heading go to the class by the river, on the other side are green corn fields and mountains peeking in the distance.

An expert native Vietnamese Craftman will assist you in learning how to use chisels to carve an Art Frame from a piece of wood. He will skillfully guide you to find the Flowers, Animal, or the other shapes like Anime characters, Pokemon,... that is hiding inside a block of wood.

You will be shown step-by-step instructions on how to use the chisel to carve your wood art frame.- no worries if you encounter difficulties,the artisans will jump in to help you right away.

Our wood carving artisan have more than 1 million Subscribers on Social media. They're known not only in Hoi An or Danang , but also throughout the world for their intricate and ingenious wood creations as Woodart Vietnam.

So you can come and see the amazing piece of art that they have made, immerse yourself into an Art space with Traditional arts of flowers, animals, Buddha, God,... it is one of the authentic and cool things to do in Hoi An.

Visitors always feel amazed when they visit our Holy Wooden Collection: Sacred Soul of Mountains and River. The art is all about the history of Vietnam, from the beginning to the present.

And don't miss out our Unique Anime Wood Carving collection with these characters from Dragon Balls, One Piece, Naruto,... or Comic Characters like: Ironman, Superman Wooden statue,...When you join the Wood Carving Class.

The Modern Carvings that helped us to get 1.000.000 Subscribers on Social media. We even got a Golden button from Youtube:

Why This Workshop Is a Must-Do Experience in Hoi An?

 A Unique Alternative to Common Tourist Activities

While many visitors in Hoi An take part in cooking classes or lantern-making workshops, wood carving remains an underrated yet deeply cultural experience.

This class is perfect for:

• Solo travelers looking for a meaningful hands-on experience
• Couples & families who want a fun and creative activity together.
• Art lovers & hobbyists interested in learning a new skill.

Unlike mass-produced souvenirs, your hand-carved wooden piece will hold sentimental value—something you crafted with your own hands in a Vietnamese village. 

What Other Travelers Say

Here’s what past participants have said about their experience:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “This was the highlight of my trip to Hoi An! The workshop was peaceful, the instructor was so patient, and I was amazed at how much I learned in just three hours. I left with a beautiful wooden piece that I carved myself. Highly recommended!” – Michael, USA

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I had never tried wood carving before, but the instructor made it so easy to learn. The village is absolutely beautiful, and it was refreshing to escape the crowds of Hoi An for a while. A must-do experience!” – Sophie, UK

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “A truly unique experience! This workshop gave me a deep appreciation for Vietnamese craftsmanship. If you love art and culture, don’t miss this class.” – Emily, Australia 

What should I bring to my wood carving class?

The answer might surprise you...  

WE PROVIDE: 
✔ 100+ traditional carving tools  
✔ Premium local redwood block  
✔ Step-by-step guided designs  
✔ Water, tea & shaded workspace  

YOU BRING:  
✨ An open mind to embrace traditional techniques  
✨ Happy energy to create something beautiful  
✨ Comfortable clothes you don’t mind dusting  
✨ (Optional) Camera to capture your "Aha!" moments - We have tripods for you to shoot time lapse video.

📍 Location: Gonoi village, 17km from Hoi An

address: Woodart Vietnam - 389-610b - Dien Phong - Dien Ban - Quang Nam 

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Our Grab location: Au Lac Wooden Company, 389 , Dien Phong , Dien Ban