Classes Menu
Learn to Weave and Dye with Natural Resources
Our classes give insight into the culture of weaving. Our aim is to provide the student with weaving skills and put weaving in a social context. Working alongside local weavers, this is a fun opportunity to immerse yourself in local culture. Our knowledgeable English speaking assistants are the link between you and your weaving teacher . We hope the student gains technical skills whilst feeling an emotional connection to the weavers around them.
Work with Natural Dyes
Half-Day Dyeing Class: an introduction to all the dye sources. The student prepares 3 dye sources and dyes silk yarns. Take home the results.
Normally $45, Low Season Special $35
Welcome to the World of Weaving and Dyeing
One day Class: an introduction to all dye sources, and learning to dye silk yarns. After lunch, an introduction to the loom, and spinning. Weave a placemat featuring a traditional Lao motif. Take home the results. $55
Weave a Silk Scarf featuring Lao Motifs
Two-Day Weaving Class: introduction to weaving techniques, focus on supplementary weave. Dye silk yarns with natural dyes. Weave a section of a Lao pattern. Breaks with lunches in the garden on the Mekong. $100
Master the Art of Ikat
Three-Day Weaving Class: introduction to weaving techniques. In depth focus on ikat technique. Wrap yarns, tie yarns, dye yarns, spin yarns, and weave yarns. Break with lunches in the garden on the Mekong. $150
New! Bamboo Weaving
Half-Day and One-Day Classes: Work with a master bamboo weave to create your own basket, fan, coaster or placemat using traditional Lao designs. $15/$30
New! Hmong Batik Drawing
Half-Day and One-Day Classes: Work with a Hmong batik artist to create a design upon hemp cloth using traditional techniques. $45/$59
Create Your Own Class
A weaving class tailored to you. What do you want to learn? You might choose to work with cotton or to stay a week and create a larger textile. We are happy to tailor a class to suit you.
Class Structure
Classes are lead by an English-speaking assistant and one of our master weavers; Mr. SomChan Manechan or Mrs. Davon Lounyalaat.
These exclusive classes are for 1-5 people, although sometimes it might just be you! For larger groups see our "Workshops" programme.
Class Costs - a guideline
The cost of the classes includes all materials used and full day classes include a Lao lunch prepared by the weavers.
| Programme | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Weaving & Dyeing Classes | ||
| Natural Dyes Class | Half Day | US$35 |
| Weaving & Natural Dyes Class | One Day | US$55 |
| Weaving & Natural Dyes Class | Two Days | US$100 |
| Ikat Weaving & Natural Dyes Class | Three Days | US$150 |
Bookings
You can book classes at the Ban Vat Nong Gallery, by calling +856 (0)71 253 219 or +856 (0)71 253 219 , or by emailing us at lcc@ockpoptok.com
Where to stay
Starting in August, you can stay with us, at our beautiful new villas overlooking the Mekong, nestled next to our gardenside weaving centre. Four exclusive rooms, each featuring the unique textiles of a region of Laos where we have a Village Weaver Project. Pictures and more info to come in the coming weeks....
Until then, book a hotel or guest house with a trusted online booking service. We recommend this excellent site:
www.laos-hotel-link.com