Lacquer painting workshop
Workshop highlights
Experience lacquer painting with local artisans
Immerse yourself in the lacquer process guided step-by-step by skilled and passionate artisans.
Create your own personalized artwork
Join the workshop and craft a one-of-a-kind lacquer painting with your personal touch.
Connect with culture through handicrafts
This journey links tradition and modernity, bridging locals and travelers, Vietnamese and international cultures.
Take home a meaningful art souvenir
A special chance to make and bring home a unique gift or keepsake for yourself or loved ones.
Learn more about the workshop
The “Touch of the Past” lacquer painting workshop at Nha Trang Xua offers a truly unique artistic experience, where participants get to create their own handcrafted piece of art with a personal touch.
From the very first steps—sketching, cracking eggshells, applying lacquer, and polishing—each phase of the process requires patience, dexterity, and a keen eye for detail and aesthetics.
More than just a creative activity, this workshop is a gateway into the world of Vietnam’s traditional lacquer art—a centuries-old craft known for its uniqueness and elegance, which continues to thrive and captivate people to this day.
By joining the lacquer workshop led by artisans from Nha Trang Xua, guests not only leave with a unique handcrafted artwork, but also carry with them a vibrant cultural memory—part of Vietnam’s rich artistic heritage.
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A group of guests enters the “Nha Trang Xua Lacquer Shop” and the “Lacquer Painting Workshop”.
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Guests are introduced to the lacquer painting process via an illustrated board.
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Introduction of tools used for handling eggshells and inlaying materials without breaking them.
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Different types of eggshells and shells used for inlaying into lacquer artworks.
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The artisan presents a lacquer painting of a lotus flower made from eggshells, showing the intricate details involved.
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Guests use tweezers to pick up small eggshell fragments in preparation for inlaying.
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A group of guests focuses on crafting lacquer paintings using eggshells and brushes.
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A couple carefully arranges eggshell pieces onto a round lacquer plate shaped like a beetle’s shell.
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Guests apply gold leaf onto their lacquer plates and spread glue to finish their artworks.
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Guests proudly show their finished lacquer artworks—each with a different color and artistic expression, showcasing the variety and beauty of the lacquer craft.
What Guests Say
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“Amazing experience! The cooking class was hands-on and so much fun. We learned to make 3 authentic Vietnamese dishes.”
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“Beautiful setting, friendly staff, and delicious food. Worth every penny. A must-do in Nha Trang!”
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“Our guide was knowledgeable and passionate about the local crafts. A truly authentic cultural experience.”
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