Practice the ancient craft of batik in my home, using natural dyes and Hmong techniques.
Ta Van, · Art workshops
Listing highlights
Around 2 hr experience
Hosted in English
What you’ll do
5.0 out of 5 stars, from 9 reviews
5.0,  · 9 reviews
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, · May 2026
Had a beautiful morning and enjoyed lovely pancakes with breath taking views. So relaxing!
Chloe
Cork, Ireland
, · April 2026
This Batik class was amazing. She helped arranged transport, and then taught the small class how to do traditional batik techniques. We dyed these with indigo, ate lunch, then began a new piece with free hand drawing!
Best of all, Sue has an INCREDIBLE home stay and is an amazing cook— ask her about booking a room!!!!
Grace
Charlottesville, VA
, · November 2025
Xu and her mom were really patient with our family and despite some family members refusal to complete their batik pieces, they helped us complete it and even drop it off to us at our hotel at a later timing that same day because we were checking out early.
Food was tremendous and extremely flavourful, they served 2 meats and 1 veg sides w. rice, and also had tea served before and after the activity.
The pieces that arrived at the reception afterwards were also breathtaking. The colours were deeply coloured and they even showed us the process and the farm they get their indigo from.
Xu also offered to communicate with my private driver for ease of pick up after the activity ended later than expected w. lunch and all things considered.
It was a very insightful experience as Xu explained to us about her Hmong culture and how she learnt how to speak english locally.
Thank you for being so patient, I hope your family enjoys the chocolate we got from Singapore 🇸🇬
Yamin
Singapore
, · November 2025
Zue ran a lovely class with a yummy lunch. Just so nice to chat with her while learning Batik.
Leroy
Spokane, WA
, · October 2025
Xu was an excellent host and did a great job teaching us about Hmong batik. We appreciate her and her family's hospitality and expertise.
Christina
Charlotte, NC
, · March 2025
Great workshop that saved us the rainy day. Sue and her family are super nice hosts!
Lea
Freiburg, Germany
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Ta Van, Lao Cai, 331000, Vietnam
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About me
Hmong batik artist
I am a Hmong mother and grandmother, and I have learned the art of batik from my mother. We grow, harvest, and dye the fibers used in our traditional costumes, and I am passionate about sharing our culture and craft with others.
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Things to know
Guest requirements
Guests ages 13 and up can attend, up to 8 guests total.
Activity level
The activity level for this experience is light and the skill level is beginner.
Cancel at least 1 day before the start time for a full refund.
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Learn traditional batik workshop
5.0 · 9 reviews
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 / guest
Free cancellation
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What you’ll do
See batik examples
View fine batik work and learn the process.
Practice wax marking
Use tools to create patterns on cloth.
Dip in indigo
Dye your piece in the natural indigo vat.
Enjoy lunch
Lunch is provided while the cloth dries.
Take home creation
Keep your finished batik piece or have it delivered.
5.0 out of 5 stars, from 9 reviews
5.0,  · 9 reviews
0 of 0 items showing
, · May 2026
Had a beautiful morning and enjoyed lovely pancakes with breath taking views. So relaxing!
Chloe
Cork, Ireland
, · April 2026
This Batik class was amazing. She helped arranged transport, and then taught the small class how to do traditional batik techniques. We dyed these with indigo, ate lunch, then began a new piece with free hand drawing!
Best of all, Sue has an INCREDIBLE home stay and is an amazing cook— ask her about booking a room!!!!
Grace
Charlottesville, VA
, · November 2025
Xu and her mom were really patient with our family and despite some family members refusal to complete their batik pieces, they helped us complete it and even drop it off to us at our hotel at a later timing that same day because we were checking out early.
Food was tremendous and extremely flavourful, they served 2 meats and 1 veg sides w. rice, and also had tea served before and after the activity.
The pieces that arrived at the reception afterwards were also breathtaking. The colours were deeply coloured and they even showed us the process and the farm they get their indigo from.
Xu also offered to communicate with my private driver for ease of pick up after the activity ended later than expected w. lunch and all things considered.
It was a very insightful experience as Xu explained to us about her Hmong culture and how she learnt how to speak english locally.
Thank you for being so patient, I hope your family enjoys the chocolate we got from Singapore 🇸🇬
Yamin
Singapore
, · November 2025
Zue ran a lovely class with a yummy lunch. Just so nice to chat with her while learning Batik.
Leroy
Spokane, WA
, · October 2025
Xu was an excellent host and did a great job teaching us about Hmong batik. We appreciate her and her family's hospitality and expertise.
Christina
Charlotte, NC
, · March 2025
Great workshop that saved us the rainy day. Sue and her family are super nice hosts!
Lea
Freiburg, Germany
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About me
Hmong batik artist
I am a Hmong mother and grandmother, and I have learned the art of batik from my mother. We grow, harvest, and dye the fibers used in our traditional costumes, and I am passionate about sharing our culture and craft with others.
Message Xu
To help protect your payment, always use Airbnb to send money and communicate with hosts.
Learn traditional batik workshop
Practice the ancient craft of batik in my home, using natural dyes and Hmong techniques.