Hands-On Terracotta Workshop With Local Artisans

Artisan carving a clay pottery piece

Factory Tour

Hand-Building Techniques

Gypsum Molds & Surface Finishing

Custom Carving

Refreshments

Tariff

Prices are quoted in thousand of VND

Group Size Per Person
1 person 1,093
2 people 809
3 people 629
4 people 590
5 people 567
6 people 512
7 people 480
8+ people 430

Free for one child under 10 years old if he/she shares the same motorbike with an adult

Finishing includes: cleaning the base, re-fining, and standard packaging.

Non-firing cost (packaging for takeaway): 75/item

Notes for shipping:

  • We will ship it to your desired received location (domestically in Vietnam only) at an additional fee.
  • The updated final shipping cost will be informed to you after your items are weighed and measured.
  • NO international shipping is available at the moment.

Yearly Holiday Surcharges

Vietnam Independence Day - September 2nd every year: +20%

New Year's Day - January 1st every year: +20%

The first five days of the Tet Holiday in the lunar calendar: +30%

Important Notes about Firing and Packaging

All products spend at least 12 days in the kilns. For that reason, your freshly-crafted pieces usually finish in a raw (unbaked) form to keep up with your itinerary.

Non-firing takeaway packaging is available for your unbaked creation, and domestic Vietnam shipping can be arranged.

Start at Mekong Pottery Homestay with our host, pedal towards Vinh Long Pottery Village for a glimpse into the massive, old-established factories nestled along the streets.

Group working on benches Workshop storage and materials Pottery drying area Shaping a clay bowl Couple making pottery together Workshop class in session

Tour around different 'compartments' of the factory for an insight into the how-tos of our pottery production from A to Z. Learn introductory techniques of hand building, create your masterpieces from scratch using a ready-made gypsum mold (no more messy wheel-throwing), learn how to reach a desire 'thickness' of the items and scoop out excessive clay using a special 'bow', smoothen out the exterior of your items using scrapers and sponges under the instruction of a 'polisher', unleash your inner artist with your own customized carvings and imprinting, and rest up with a refreshing drink.

Sculpting detailed pottery Close-up of sculpture details Penguin sculpture creation
Array of finished pottery pieces Completed pottery pots Beautifully decorated bowl Couple with finished creations Carving a decorative cup Workshop group photo Detailed carving work Working on large pottery pieces

The workshop concludes with a cycling return to Mekong Pottery Homestay.

What's Included

✓ English-speaking guide
✓ Bicycle and helmet
✓ Raincoat
✓ Clay and materials
✓ Artisan instruction
✓ Professional tools
✓ Beverages
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