Ho Chi Minh City Mini Ao Dai Making Craft Class - Mini Conical Hat Decorating

Make a mini ao dai,
Vietnam's traditional dress, in Ho Chi Minh City

In this workshop, you learn about the history of the ao dai under an artisan's guidance and take part in the design process to complete a miniature ao dai. It is held in English, and no prior skills or experience are needed. Choose between a 90-minute option focused on decorating and a 3-hour option that starts with cutting and sewing.

Learn the history of the ao dai and how it is made

First, you are introduced to the history and culture of the Vietnamese ao dai, then guided through how to design, cut and sew one. The instructor explains each step in detail.

Decorate or sew from scratch
depending on your option

With the 90-minute option, decorate 1 mini ao dai and 1 mini conical hat (or 1 other accessory) in your own style. With the 3-hour option, cut and hand-sew a mini ao dai from scratch, then decorate the ao dai and a mini conical hat.

Take your creation home as a souvenir

Your handmade mini ao dai makes a souvenir full of Vietnamese culture. On weekdays, the workshop is held at Bagua House on Nguyen Khac Nhu Street in District 1 or at HUE SAC on Hai Ba Trung Street, and on weekends at Lucky Palace near Binh Tay Market in District 6.

※ The workshop venue differs on weekdays and weekends. Please check your voucher after confirmation.