Discover Vietnamese crafts, try a hands-on activity and meet SOULINA at Zone B, Booth B4.2-11. Continue your visit with an art workshop in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.
Hanoi Festival of Creative Design 2026 brings together heritage and contemporary creativity under the theme “Thăng Long Kẻ Nghệ.” Visit SOULINA at the festival to browse handmade pieces and try a short creative activity.
Art and handmade pieces at SOULINA, Hanoi Old Quarter.
Discover Vietnamese art and craft at SOULINA
SOULINA brings together original artworks, lacquer pieces, silk and handmade gifts in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. You can browse the collection or spend time making something of your own in an art workshop.
At this year’s festival, explore a selection of our products and try a short craft activity at the booth. For a longer experience, join us at 27 Hang Bac for a lacquer workshop or a painting class.
Explore three collections, from small handmade gifts to lacquer art and Batik textiles. Ask us about the pieces you would like to see during your visit.
Accessories & gifts
Hand-painted horn accessories and colorful ceramic whistles.
Horn earrings, bracelets and accessories
Ceramic tò he whistles
Lacquer art
Lacquer paintings and decorative plates for your collection.
Lacquer paintings
Decorative lacquer plates
Hand-dyed silk & art-print T-shirts
Hand-dyed silk scarves and T-shirts featuring Vietnamese-inspired artwork.
Meet SOULINA in Zone B, Booth B4.2-11, and choose a hands-on workshop. Our booth is small, so we recommend booking ahead to help us arrange a seat and minimize your wait.
Festival booth · Zone B · Booth B4.2-11Booking recommended
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Paint a terracotta tò he
Terracotta tò he is a Vietnamese folk toy with a history of more than 500 years. At SOULINA, choose a peacock or a magpie and decorate it in your own style.
We provide the figurine, acrylic paint pens and lacquer paint, with gold or silver leaf for decoration. Discover the sound of the traditional clay bird whistle, then take your creation home as soon as you finish.
Decorate your bird with your own colorsVND 30,000 / guestIncludes one figurine and decorating materials.Book tò he painting ↗
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Mini lacquer art workshop
Discover Vietnamese lacquer craftsmanship with guidance from an artist as you create a decorative piece.
Choose a pre-recessed round lacquer base or a canvas.
Learn from the artist how to apply the materials to your chosen surface.
Arrange eggshell and add gold leaf, silver leaf or mother-of-pearl to the design.
If you finish early and time allows, explore brushwork with lacquer paint to create a background.
Eggshell inlayAdding gold
Watch the inlay process ▶VND 150,000 / guest · 30 minutesOne project per guest; round lacquer base or canvas.Book festival lacquer art ↗
PrintAdd color
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Print and color a picture
Create a picture to remember your time in Vietnam on traditional Vietnamese dó paper or A4 art paper. Choose a design inspired by places such as Hanoi’s Old Quarter, Ha Long Bay or Mu Cang Chai. An artist will guide you through each step:
Apply ink to the rubber printing block.
Position the paper on the block.
Rub evenly to create a complete print.
Lift the paper, let it dry, then take it home or stay and add color.
Watch the printing process ▶
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Make a small lacquer artwork with guided help at 27 Hang Bac. Explore decorative techniques using materials such as shell fragments, then visit the gallery to see finished pieces.
Inside the SOULINA lacquer workshop.
Creating togetherA young workshop participantHands-on creativityA finished creationDetails of an artwork
What you’ll create
Work on a wooden surface, follow an instructor’s demonstration and add your own colors and textures. Beginners are welcome, with direct guidance from an artist.
Guided practice with decorative lacquer techniques
Materials and tools for your selected activity
Time to explore the gallery
Some pieces need extra drying time. Ask when your work will be ready to collect.
Try drawing and painting at SOULINA with direct guidance from an artist. Beginners are welcome. Explore shapes, composition and color while developing your own picture.
Terracotta figurine painting, picture printing and a lacquer art workshop take place at the festival booth in Zone B, Booth B4.2-11. Lacquer art and painting classes also take place separately at 27 Hang Bac in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.
Do I need to book in advance?＋
We recommend booking festival activities ahead because space is limited. For workshops at 27 Hang Bac, please book at least one hour in advance.
Do I need any art experience?＋
Beginners are welcome at both studio workshops, with direct guidance from an artist.
Where can I check prices and what is included?＋
At the festival, tò he painting is VND 30,000, picture printing is VND 300,000 and mini lacquer art is VND 150,000 per guest. Studio workshops are VND 500,000 per guest for one hour.
Moments at SOULINA
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Plan your workshop
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