Weaving in Luang Prabang & Textiles in Luang Prabang
Visit the Living Crafts Center (weaving center) in Luang Prabang and learn about silk worms, how silk is made, the natural dying process and weaving techniques. You can also meet our Hmong batik artist and learn about Hmong culture while taking part in one of our courses offered for our visitors. The center is in a beautiful garden setting, overlooking the Mekong River, only 2km from the center of Luang Prabang.
The majority of the textiles are made by the weavers working daily at the Living Crafts Centre (weaving center), so you can experience their work environment and enjoy learning Lao traditions
Classes in Natural Dyes, Weaving class, and Hmong Batik Drawing
in Luang Prabang
right on the banks of the Mekong river...
This
is an exclusive opportunity to work with a Lao artisan in Luang Prabang, Laos. English
speaking guides are the link between you and your Lao teacher. Classes run for half
days, full days or over several days. You are invited to study, learn actually
produce some hand made pieces made by yourself in our weaving center just outside
of Luang Prabang.
½ Day Natural Dyes Class in Luang Prabang (9am -12)
An introduction to silk worms and silk making. Prepare dye sources grown in the garden and dye silk yarns.
Take
home the results. $49 ($54 includes Lao lunch)
1 Day Natural Dyes & Weaving Class (9am – 4pm)
Start the day with natural dyes class, in the afternoon weave a placemat with Lao motif. Includes home-style Lao lunch. $59 (1/2 day 1-4pm Weaving only class is available $45)
2
Day: Weave your own Lao Scarf in Luang Prabang
Start the first day with the natural dyes class, and then master the art of ‘chok’ weaving. (9am-
3 Day Make an Ikat Scarf in Luang Prabang
Tie, dye and weave your own ikat scarf, includes natural dyes class. (9am-4pm daily includes lunch)
Draw
your own Hmong Batik (9am-12noon or 1-4pm)
First an introduction to Hmong culture. Working with a Hmong artist, you draw a traditional design on hemp cloth $49 Maximum 3 people (Full day available $59)
Afternoon Workshop & sunset cocktails (1.30pm - 5pm)
This is ideal for a family group or group of friends, need a minimum of 3 people.
Learn about silk worms and silk making, then prepare a natural colour and dye your own silk scarf to take home. After all the hard work enjoy Lao style cocktails (alcoholic and non-alcoholic available) and canapés overlooking the Mekong River . $50 per person.
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Classes are small so bookings are recommended. Activities are available for larger groups, please enquire for more information.