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Traveling as a group? Want to learn more about Lao Textile traditions? We have two great options for you. Try our Hands-On Silk Worms and Natural Dyes Workshop. Or learn first hand from one of our co-founders about how Ock Pop Tok was created and the journey of Lao textiles through our Seminar.

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Seminar
Family Workshop
Group Workshop
Combination Class

Seminar

The Silk Road – From Silkworms to Nagas

Hosted by Ock Pop Tok’s cofounders, Veomanee Duangdala & Joanna Smith. This is a 1.5 hour presentation illustrating the journey of a Lao textiles from the creation of silk to the weaving process and the meaning of motifs.

With co-directors!
Ideal for group! Price on demand.

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Seminar Structure

  • Introduction to Ock Pop Tok, our mission, initiatives and current events.
  • A brief history of silk textiles.
  • How to reel silk worms and make silk thread.
  • Natural dyeing & dye sources; audience participation assisting with a demonstration of dyeing silk.
  • Refreshments Break – Lemongrass tea and for the adventurous Saa Kii Morn (medicinal tea made from silkworm poo), Dtor Morn (fried silk worms)
  • Weaving techniques – the three main techniques used in Lao; Supplementary, Tapestry & Ikat. (Depending on time participants can try themselves on one of our looms!)
  • Use of textiles in Laos – showcasing samples of different textiles, discussing their function and the meaning of motifs – what is a Naga?
  • The weavers at work – a walk through the Ock Pop Tok weaving area to watch our skilled artisans at work.
  • Discussion – time for questions and answers!
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Family Tie-Dye Workshop

Something different for the entire family to enjoy!

Our special half-day family dyeing class includes preparing natural dyes using the plants from our garden and following the traditional Lao recipes. Then, tie-dye a t-shirt using a variety of patterns. 

Includes tie-dyed t-shirt with your choice of pattern and colour!

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2.5 Hours Workshops Available:

Daily: 9.30am – 12pm or 1.30pm – 4pm
Price: $58

Cost is for 1 adult and 1 child (11 and under). Extra adults and children are $25 and $13, respectively.

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Group Workshop: Silkworms & Natural Dyes

Group Bookings Only!

A 2.5 hour hands-on workshop & learning experience. 

This is a great introduction to the world of Lao textiles where visitors get to try a bit of everything and dye their own scarf to take home.

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The price per person is based on group size:

***Please note that all prices are charged in Lao Kip and US dollar prices are approximate.

1-2 pax: $37 per person
3 – 5 pax: $35 per person
6 – 9 pax: $33 per person
10 or more pax: $31 per person

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Workshop Structure

  • Meet the Silkworms – an explanation of the life cycle of the silk worms; some interesting facts regarding sericulture; Guests prepare mulberry leaves and feed the worms.
  • Prepare Natural Dyes – a brief introduction to natural dyes; guests are invited to prepare two different colours of natural dyes from plants growing in the LCC gardens; guests dye white scarves in their chosen colours.
  • Refreshments Break – Fruit platters and Lao-style drinks
  • Meet the Weavers – an introduction to the looms and the different weaving techniques.
  • Ikat Weaving Demonstration – guests are invited to try weaving and spinning on our demonstration looms.
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Combination Class: Mix & Match!

The best opportunity to discover Laos through textiles!

Combine any of 2 of our half day offers for a full day of experience! Great for those who want to learn a little bit of everything and are unable to pick 1 full day activity!

For this day you will also be able to take home any of the crafts created in any of the half day classes.

Daily: 9am – 4pm
Prices on demand. Depends on combination. For example, 1 day Natural dyeing and weaving costs $100. Includes lunch.

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