SOWERS Embroidery Workshops

Embroidery workshops in Hoi An with Vân

Learn basic stitches and make a souvenir to take home. Beginners are welcome, with instruction in English or Vietnamese. Private sessions are available.

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What goes on in the workshops

A teddy bear outline stitched in brown thread in a wooden embroidery hoop

Slow down & stitch

Choose a design, learn simple stitches, and enjoy a mindful creative escape in our peaceful studio.

A child embroiders purple fabric at a table with boxes of coloured thread An embroidery hoop with a flower design part stitched in green thread

Make it yours

Personalize colors and details to create something truly yours, a keepsake from Hoi An.

A child holds a finished embroidery hoop with daisies and lavender on blue fabric A guest stitches blue and purple wildflowers in an embroidery hoop on the worktable A group holds the notebooks they made in the bookbinding workshop A child shows a notebook with a puppy embroidered on its fabric cover A blue hibiscus flower embroidered on a white T-shirt A child holds a purple notebook with a swan embroidered on the cover Three people show notebooks with embroidered flower covers after the workshop Two guests embroider at a table with a box of coloured thread Guests embroider at a long table in the brick-walled garden café A guest embroiders a detailed black and white design in a hoop A guest holds a hoop with a family portrait on green fabric, ready to embroider A child gets one-to-one help with a fabric craft project Guests embroider together at a table with fresh purple flowers Three people show finished embroidered notebooks and a stitch sampler Four people hold handmade notebooks at the bookbinding table A guest sews the spine of a handmade book with one-to-one help A group embroiders around a table with thread boxes, in front of bookshelves Guests stitch at tables in the café, with brick arches and plants around them A guest concentrates on stitching in an embroidery hoop A guest shows embroidery on pink fabric during the workshop An embroidery hoop with lavender stems stitched in purple thread Two people smile with an embroidered notebook in the craft shop A family shows the embroidered notebooks they made together Two people laugh and hold up a hand-embroidered bookmark Two guests hold notebooks with embroidered plant designs A group shows embroidered bookmarks and notebooks after an evening workshop A guest gets help with a stitch at a round table Guests show their hand-embroidered bookmarks A guest stitches white fabric at the worktable A guest embroiders a blue wave design in a hoop Guests embroider at a table beside open doors to the garden Three people hold embroidery hoops in front of a pile of coloured fabric

Workshops and prices

Choose one project for your session. Prices are for one person. Most sessions take 3 to 4 hours, and you take your finished piece home.

Embroidery

  • Handkerchief

    VND 600,000

    Choose your own embroidery design.

  • Hat

    VND 800,000

    Choose your own embroidery design.

    BYO discount: 500k

  • T-shirt

    VND 1,200,000

    Choose your own embroidery design.

    BYO discount: 800k

  • Bookmark

    VND 600,000

    Choose your own embroidery design.

  • Pocket Mirror

    VND 600,000

    Choose your own embroidery design.

  • Framed picture

    VND 1,000,000

    Choose your own embroidery design.

  • Tote bag

    VND 1,000,000

    Choose your own embroidery design and tote bag style.

  • Notebook

    VND 1,000,000

    Choose your embroidery design and notebook cover.

Bookbinding

  • Leather bookbinding

    VND 700,000

    Choose the color of the leather for your handmade book.

  • Fabric cover bookbinding

    VND 850,000

    Choose the fabric and paper for your handmade book.

Honey Wax Drawing + Dyeing

  • Handkerchief

    VND 500,000

    Explore fabric dyeing in a hands-on workshop.

  • T-shirt

    VND 1,000,000

    Explore fabric dyeing in a hands-on workshop.

What people say about their experiences

Review details captured in April 2026.

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Linnea

2 months ago

I did the leather bookbinding workshop here. It was the best decision and experience to come here!!🫶 I was able to choose everything myself at my own pace. The owner, the lovely Ven, patiently explained everything to me and showed me how it all works. Since the aim here is to create a relaxed atmosphere, there are only ever a maximum of four or five people in a workshop. In my case, I was even alone and we had plenty of time to chat. I love this place and my new diary!! :) Thank you so much for the great time and inspiration of your work.😌🧚

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Ariel Oscar

one year ago

It's the best coffee shop and workshop I've ever done. The business is run by 2 siblings, and they are the nicest persons. We went to the embroidery notebook workshop, and it took us about 6 hours with breaks. We dont have experience with embroidery, but Van guided us in every step and helped us get exactly what we wanted. She is super patient and lovely. This is also a coffee shop, so if you're getting hungry, it's super convenient. Van is making all the food, with her own recipes. And she's a great cooker and baker. Note that on Monday they only serve drinks and cakes&cookies. We ordered the chocolate chips cookies, and they were one of the best we have ever eaten in our life. The atmosphere is super cozy and calm. I can't recommend you more going to their place and see what they have to serve. I will definitely come back!

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Ana M

8 months ago

Very nice place. I highly recommend the embroidery class. It's been a creative and very relaxing moment. Also enjoyed the little talks and what I learned. If you come to Hoi An it worths a visit.

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Maria Valova

11 months ago

I had such a great time with Wang in Sowers craft workshop. I chose to make a notebook with my own embroidery. Because my design was pretty difficult it generally took me 2 days to finish it completely, though I think it was possible to be finished in one day but only if you do it whole day long :) So Wang tought me everything, followed the process just enough to ensure I'm doing well on my own and in the meantime we had some nice conversations. Also its a cafe so you could get some drinks and small food but if you want to have a proper lunch or dinner she can order you something from the restaurant nearby. I would recommend everyone who loves DIY things go to Wang and learn something new for you!

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aviv hanania

one year ago

I did a notebook workshop that was amazing! The woman is so nice and caring, was patient and gave great recommendations for things to do and eat around. Super recommend to do a workshop here!

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Nomi Shipov

one year ago

* WORKSHOP * while i was given great fruit snaks during the workshop, i wasn't there for the restaurant part (:

I did an embroidery workshop, There are a few options for what the final object can be, a lot of dofferent colors of fabric and strings. I had a great time, The women leading it spoke English very well (although hand gestures also worked with the other one)

She made a small coin wallet with the fabrics according to my design also.

You can also make your own design notebook, just the cover, or even do the binding of the pages.

Highly recommend

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roni milrod

one year ago

We did the notebook workshop, it was perfect and we had so much fun😍

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Noa Kveller

6 days ago

Amazing place!! It is recommended to come and create, the owner is especially charming and kind 🤍

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nina fuhrer

one year ago

Wie haben das buchcover bestickt. Wurde so schön. Sehr nette Workshopleiterin. War super!

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avigail Ulitsky

one year ago

אומנם לא אכלתי או שתיתי שם אבל הגעתי ורקמתי לעצמי את הכיסוי של המחברת. הן מקצועיות ברמות וממש עוזרות בכל פעם שאתה צריך ומלמדות אותך טכניקות שיקלו על העשייה וישפרו אותך והן לא משתלטות לך. רוב העשייה היא שלך אני וחברה שלי מאוד נהננו ומאוד ממליצות!

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Batel Kadosh

one year ago

עשיתי סדנא של מחברת והיה מושלם ברמות

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Bridget Workman

10 months ago

I highly recommend the embroidery workshop. It's held at the Sowers Cafe in Hoi An. I had a lesson from Truyen. I had done a little embroidery before, but never tackled a piece like this. She was very patient and gave me complete choice of design advising on difficulty etc. She showed me how to transfer the design onto the fabric, and then demonstrated the stitches to use to make the picture - helping me to make them correctly. After 3 hours I was ready to continued on my own. I bought the hoop and took away with me enough coloured thread to finish. I've been working on my picture and I'm so pleased with how it's coming along. I find doing the embroidery so relaxing and peaceful. I learnt so much, and have discovered a new hobby. Thank you!

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Sarah Ravenhill

2 years ago

I can’t recommend this place enough! It’s such a lovely little shop where you can either buy straight off the shelf (they do more than just journals!), order custom made journals or join a workshop and make your own journal with the help of the owners who are so incredibly friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Me and my two friends had such a great time here making our own journals and the owners obviously enjoy what they do (and are very good at it too) and were really patient with me as I was quite ambitious with my first real embroidery attempt. I ended up staying much longer than the class was supposed to be but I felt welcomed the whole time and enjoyed fruit, water and Vietnamese treats. I’m really pleased with how my journal turned out and think it just goes to show how good the owners are at teaching their craft. My only regret is I didn’t have the time or space to make a leather journal as well as they look absolutely beautiful. Thank you both so much!

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לוטם דה-בר

one year ago

Best workshop in Hoi an!!! I did both book binding and embroidery and loved them! The staff are very patient, nice and professional. I definitely would and will recommend people to come!

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Nitzan Lapidot

2 years ago

Had the greatest time at the workshop! The owners were the sweetest and I had good time talking with them while working. They both have good English and explain very clearly what to do. I truly recommend it very much!

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ענבר זיו רוטשילד

2 years ago

I was in the workshop with my 5.5 year old son. The staff was charming and patient, they helped with everything needed and the most fun was that we created a special souvenir that will accompany us on our journey.

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Tusek Martin “MatuOnMotion”

one year ago

Wir haben kürzlich an einem Stick-Workshop teilgenommen und sind absolut begeistert! Die Atmosphäre war unglaublich familiär und herzlich, sodass wir uns sofort wohlgefühlt haben. Der Workshop war sehr cool gestaltet und hat jede Menge Spaß gemacht. Die Anleitung war klar und hilfreich, und die Materialien waren von hoher Qualität. Wir haben nicht nur viel gelernt, sondern auch eine großartige Zeit mit den anderen Teilnehmern verbracht. Wir können diesen Workshop jedem empfehlen, der gerne kreativ ist und eine tolle Zeit verbringen möchte. Fünf Sterne!

Good to know before you book

What do you make in the workshop?

You can make an embroidered handkerchief, hat, T-shirt, bookmark, pocket mirror, framed picture, tote bag, or notebook. Bookbinding and honey wax drawing with dyeing are also available.

Is the workshop beginner friendly?

Yes. The session starts with simple stitches and Vân guides you through each step, so you do not need previous embroidery experience.

How long does a workshop take?

Most sessions take about 3 to 4 hours, depending on the project you choose and your pace.

When are the workshops?

Morning sessions run from 09:00 to 13:00 on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Afternoon sessions run from 13:30 to 17:30 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Send a message with your preferred day and Vân will confirm the session.

How much does it cost?

Prices range from VND 500,000 to 1,200,000 per person depending on the project. Bring-your-own discounts are available for some items.

Where is the workshop?

The workshop is in Triều Châu, Duy Phước, Duy Xuyên, Quảng Nam, near Hội An. The exact address is shared when you book.

Can couples or groups join?

Yes. Private sessions can be arranged for solo guests, couples, friends, families, and small groups.

Which languages are available?

Workshops can be guided in English or Vietnamese.

How do I book?

Send a message on WhatsApp or Instagram with your preferred date, number of guests, and workshop choice. Vân will reply directly to confirm.

Message directly to book a private workshop.

Private embroidery classes

Solo and small-group sessions are arranged directly on WhatsApp.

Flexible timing

Share the dates that work for you and Vân will confirm the best available session.

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Ask about project options, language, location, or anything else you need before booking.

Start with WhatsApp or Instagram.

Send your preferred date, number of guests, and any questions. Vân will reply directly to confirm the workshop.

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