The 13 Best Craft Workshops in Chiang Mai

2.Traditional Lanna Bamboo Fan Weaving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 1h 30m · from $22Best value

At Baannoi Nornmuan, Bunnoi and the local hosts guide you through Lanna bamboo fan weaving in a private 90-minute workshop. Learn how bamboo becomes a graceful wave-shaped fan, enjoy butterfly pea with lime and honey, and take home your own work.

“We loved the opportunity to be at the home of a local family and to learn a traditional skill from such experienced and patient hands! our hosts were very welcoming, and we were able to connect despite some language barriers. it also forced us to venture into a new part of the city, which was a good challenge! We will enjoy the memories.”

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3.Private Day Tour Doi Suthep Temple and Handicraft Center

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $97

Spend about seven hours with a private driver and English-speaking guide visiting Doi Suthep, Wat Pha Lat, and San Kamphaeng’s craft workshops. Mr K, Avi, or Mosquito may lead the day. Lunch, water, insurance, taxes, and air-conditioned transport are included.

“Highly recommend Avi. Our tour was a life highlight. He timed everything to perfection. He took us to the shops that interested us the most and was able to explain some of the crafts in great and fun detail. He passed a lot of knowledge tRead more”

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4.Jewellery Making Class with Silversmithing in Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $161

Spend a hands-on day at Nova Collection Jewelry in Chiang Mai, where silversmith Nugoon guides you from sketch to polished silver ring, pendant, or necklace. You shape and finish your own piece using traditional tools. The class suits beginners and groups of up to six, with silver charged by weight.

“Fantastic way to remember great times. The master silversmith is very friendly, waljs you through tge process but let's you do the work We had a great time”

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5.Completed Thai Silk Class Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $124

Spend about six hours learning Thai silk production in a small group of up to 10. With hotel pickup, lunch, and hands-on lessons in natural tie-dye, silk thread spinning, and cross weaving, you will make your own silk souvenir with local guidance.

“Yay, I had an opportunity to weave my own project. What fun to be hands on after learning all about silk fabric production. The women weaving and spinning were eager to demonstrate their techniques and so friendly. The shop is huge and has something for everyone.”

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6.Grand Canyon Chiang Mai Private Tour with Pottery Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $121

Spend nine hours with a private guide visiting Wat Ton Kwen, Pha Chor, and a traditional pottery village near Chiang Mai. Hotel pickup, drop-off, admission fees, and lunch are included. Guide Tong is praised for punctual service and thoughtful answers.

“Our guide Tong was at our Hotel on time and from the minute he picked us up to the time he dropped us off, he was great. He is truly a very good guide, very polite and answering every question of ours. The Grand Canyon is beautiful, it wRead more”

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7.Private Doi Suthep Temple Handicraft Center and Sticky Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $125

Spend about eight hours with private driver Mr K and guide Mosquito visiting Doi Suthep, Wat Pha Lat, San Kamphaeng's craft shops, and Buatong Sticky Waterfall. You get hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, Thai lunch, bottled water, and time to climb the falls at your own pace.

“We had the most amazing day with Mosquito and Mr. K. Our guide and driver were so kind, knowledgeable and informative. The sticky waterfall was gorgeous and a lot of fun. The temple so interesting. And we also went to handicraft highway and wonderful stores there. We received excellent advice and thoughtful service throughout.”

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8.Silver Craftwork Temple Tour with Monk Meeting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $67

Meet a monk to discuss Buddhist life, visit Wat Suan Dok, and explore Wat Sri Suphan, Chiang Mai’s Silver Temple. Your English-speaking guide, such as Arunee, Lyn, or Ms. Lee, also takes you to see local silver artisans at work. Small groups, temple fees, and transport are included.

“First of all, the description of this tour does not do it justice! Lyn met me in town and we went to a temple outside of old town and it was one of the most beautiful I had been to. There I was able to chat with Phra KK (one of the monks on campus) and learn about the history of Buddhism, the different sects, what a day in the life of a monk is like, and learn chants and meditations. Then we went to the silver temple which was beautiful but only men are allowed inside. After that she took me to get a traditional Thai mallet massage. I…”

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9.Mae Kampong Village, Hot Springs, Bor Sang Umbrellas Making Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $107

Spend nine hours outside Chiang Mai with an English-speaking guide and private air-conditioned car. Visit Mae Kampong Village, Kew Fin Viewpoint, a waterfall, Sankampaeng Hot Springs, and Bor Sang’s umbrella workshop, with lunch and hot-spring admission included.

“Fantastic trip and amazing lunch. Great guide. Wonderful experience for couples or families and children will enjoy this too, but do expect some walking.”

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10.Making Herbal Ball And Inhaler

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4 reviews · 1 hour · from $38

Spend one hour with a welcoming auntie and her niece learning to make herbal balls and personalized inhalers in Chiang Mai. You will blend aromatic herbs, practice simple hands-on techniques, and take home your creations. English and Thai instruction, groups of up to 10.

“We‘ve created 2x herbal inhaler and 1x herbs stamp for massage for each person. It was a very nice experience and we love the hospitality from the both women. We’ve got some nice rosella drinks to refresh. Both are so friendly and are open to help you with questions. Thank you for that experience :-)”

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11.Half Day Traditional Handicraft Craftsmanship Tour from Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $65

Start with hotel pickup at 8 a.m. and follow a guide through San Kamphaeng’s silk, wood, celadon, and handicraft workshops. See elephant carvings at Baan Jang Nak, then learn how mulberry bark becomes Bo Sang umbrellas. Groups are capped at 10, with a 300 THB pickup fee outside the central area.

“Retail therapy at it's finest. Ms Ooh lala. (that's what her name sounded like to us!) showed us multiple business enterprises that endeavor to keep alive the old craft skills. Celadon skillfully thrown, glazed and painted. And reasonably pRead more”

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12.Talk to Buddhist monk & craft work in temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $52

Spend about three hours visiting Wat Suan Dok and Wat Sri Suphan, with a planned conversation with a Buddhist monk and contact with local people. The group is limited to nine, local transport is included, and guides such as Arunee or Tina may lead the outing.

“Excellent tour which included a 30-40 minute private chat with a master monk F to Wat Suan Dok, a visit to see the Silver Temple and a 15 minute tok sen massage. Along the way, our wonderful guide Arunee provided interesting and eveRead more”

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13.Workshop Making Herbal ball & herbal inhaler

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $38

Spend three hours at Hang Tueng Farm learning to make a herbal ball and portable herbal inhaler. English and Thai-speaking herbalists guide you through herb selection and assembly, and you take both handmade wellness tools home.

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