Hanoi Bat Trang-Style Pottery Workshop in Old Quarter

Shape and decorate a basic 12x12cm hand-built pottery piece in Hanoi's Old Quarter with an English-speaking instructor and express firing.

Getting started

Check in at the Hanoi: Old Quarter Authentic Hand-built Pottery Workshop and get settled at your workstation. Your English-speaking instructor introduces the session format and the basic 12x12cm hand-built pottery piece you will create. After a short overview of the tools and materials, you move straight into hands-on work with clay.

What to expect

Hanoi: Old Quarter Authentic Hand-built Pottery Workshop

This activity focuses on traditional techniques inspired by Bat Trang, adapted into a compact session in Hanoi's Old Quarter. You complete one basic 12x12cm piece from start to finish, from shaping to decoration and preparation for firing.

Features

• Learn directly from a local English-speaking instructor who demonstrates authentic Bat Trang-inspired methods, then guides you step by step as you shape, sculpt, and decorate your own ceramic piece.
• Work within a structured hand-built pottery workshop format that lets you focus on a single basic 12x12cm piece, so you can refine its form, surface, and decoration without rushing between multiple projects.
• Use the basic materials, paints, wheel, and tools provided, including clay or a pottery blank, ceramic or acrylic paints, wheel access, and sculpting tools, so you can concentrate on creativity rather than sourcing supplies.
• Slip on the provided apron and make use of the workshop facilities, which are set up so you can experiment comfortably with clay, painting, and finishing techniques.
• Once your design is complete, your piece is prepared through the express firing and glazing service, so it can be kiln-fired and glazed for durability and display.
• After firing, you can take home your unique handmade creation as a meaningful souvenir, keeping in mind that any shipping and delivery fees for fired items are not included if you choose not to collect in person.