Chiang Mai Hands on Thai Craft Workshop with Local Instructor

Chiang Mai, Thailand
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesThai, English
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Craft a memorable Chiang Mai experience with a hands-on workshop filled with creativity, culture, and local charm. Choose from three beginner-friendly activities, where you can blend aromatic herbs to make your own Yadom herbal inhaler, explore indigo tie-dye techniques to create bold one-of-a-kind patterns, or craft and decorate a traditional bamboo fan in your own style, each guided by a friendly local instructor. Perfect for families, culture lovers, and creative travelers, this interactive experience offers a fun way to learn something local while making a handmade keepsake to take home. Optional hotel transfers from Chiang Mai Old City are available for an additional charge. Pick the workshop that speaks to you and enjoy a creative side of Chiang Mai.

Options

Indigo Tie-Dye Making

Create bold patterns by: folding and tying fabric, then dip it into natural indigo dye to reveal your own handmade design.
Duration: 1 hour

Bamboo Fan Making

Craft a traditional bamboo fan: and decorate it with colors or patterns while learning techniques used in Thai handicrafts.
Duration: 1 hour

Herbal Inhaler Making

Make a Thai herbal inhaler and: herbal ball using fragrant local herbs and traditional techniques.
Duration: 2 hours

What's included

  • All crafting materials and equipment
  • Guidance from a local instructor
  • Handmade souvenir to take home
  • Selected hands-on workshop session

What to expect

Try a hands-on Chiang Mai workshop that brings together Thai culture, craftsmanship, and local traditions. This beginner-friendly experience offers three unique sessions, each guided step by step by a welcoming local instructor. Choose the Yadom herbal inhaler workshop, where you’ll learn about aromatic Thai herbs and create your own traditional inhaler.

If you prefer something colorful, join the indigo tie-dye workshop and use simple folding and binding techniques before dipping fabric into natural indigo dye to reveal bold, one-of-a-kind patterns. For a calmer creative activity, try the bamboo fan workshop, where you’ll craft and decorate a traditional fan with your own personal design.

Along the way, you’ll learn about the materials, techniques, and cultural stories behind each craft. Perfect for families, culture lovers, and creative travelers, this Chiang Mai workshop offers a relaxing way to connect with local traditions while making something with your own hands. You’ll leave with a handmade keepsake and a memorable piece of Chiang Mai to bring home. Optional hotel transfers from Chiang Mai Old City are available for an additional charge.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Guests are kindly requested to make their own way to the meeting point. You can book a Grab directly to Hang Tueng Farmstay and arrive at least 15 minutes before the start time. Arrivals more than 15 minutes late may be considered a no-show

End point

Guests are kindly requested to make their own way to the meeting point. You can book a Grab directly to Hang Tueng Farmstay and arrive at least 15 minutes before the start time. Arrivals more than 15 minutes late may be considered a no-show

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children aged 7–14 years are eligible for the child rate.
  • Please note that hotel pick-up service from Chiang Mai city must be reserved at least 2 days before the activity date.
  • This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. If the minimum is not met or in the rare event of cancellation, you will be notified in advance and offered an alternative date, a different tour, or a full refund.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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