Paper Mask Making Class – RY Marketplace
Marketplace
Highlights
– Learn how to make a raw paper mask
– Take home your own mask
Description
This program will teach you the ancient art of paper mask-making from a master craftsman who has been producing masks for decades. You will meet a local teacher whose family has been making masks for generations and participate in a hands-on workshop where you may create and design your own masks. Paint your own mask based on traditional Vietnamese folk characters and take one home as a keepsake from your visit to Hanoi’s Old Quarter.
Who This Experience Is Good ForAnyone who is interested in arts and crafts
Difficulty Level
Easy – No experience needed
Meet Our Local Host
In Hanoi, Nguyen Van Hoa and his wife Dang Huong Lan was once the epicenter of the craft of mask making but they now forge ahead as the sole guardians of the craft. They have been in the trade for over 30 years and though the craft does not bring much money, they’ve never entertained any thoughts to quit because this is their passion – to create soulful paper masks as a way to preserve the Vietnamese traditional culture.
Itinerary:
– Meet up at the mask maker’s house.
– You will learn how to make a raw paper mask by using the concrete mold. – You will be given different molds- You wipe the paper and choose one which you want to make. with glue (made of tapioca).- You tear the paper into pieces- After repeating the 3rd and stick them on the mold. Step 4 – 5 times, the mask is done and you can take it out.
– You will choose an already made mask to decorate (your hand-made mask takes about 1–2 days to dry under the room temperature, that’s why you can not decorate it right away).
– Class finishes.
Know Before You Go
It is recommended that you bring water as it can get hot during the class and wear clothes that you don’t mind getting paint on.
Minimum To Operate
5 people
Deadline To Book
1 week before the event
What is the refund policy?
For questions concerning refunds, please email [email protected]. Please note most bookings made within 24 hours are fully refundable. Bookings made outside the 24 hour policy are not eligible for a refund. Please keep in mind, we will automatically refund bookings that are disrupted by extreme weather conditions, last minute cancellations from our suppliers or the minimum number is not met by the booking deadline.
What happens if my booking is changed/cancelled due to weather?
We’ll control the weather. Just kidding! Remote Year can’t control the weather or many other factors that go into planning events. In the event of a change due to weather, the City Manager will do their best to provide a make-up option. Due to last minute changes and busy monthly schedules, we cannot guarantee it works for everyone but we’ll do our best! If you are not able to attend the make-up date(s), we will fully refund your booking.
I have a discount or gift code, can I use it to complete my purchase?
Yes, once you add your item to your cart and check out, you will be able to input the code before completing the purchase. If you need help finding your code, please double check your inbox. You received an email from Marketplace with the code.
Can I book for a friend / family member?
Yes! We welcome your friends and family coming to visit you while you travel the world. Please refer to our Friends and Family policy: Friends & Family (visitors of active Remotes and active Citizens) may be granted access to private Remote Year events, Local Experiences, Side Trips, Community Events, Local Amenity and Services at an extra cost determined by the Marketplace or City Team. Remote Year reserves the right to deny access to Friends / Family who are over using Remote Year services. To avoid abuse of services, non-active Citizens, op-out Remotes, or Remotes who have left a Program can not use services as Friends & Family of Active Remotes or Active Citizens.
I haven’t received a booking confirmation email, can you help? If I cannot attend, can I transfer my ticket to someone else?
Yes, you may transfer your ticket to another Remote, Citizen or Family/Friend. Please notify the City Manager as soon as possible to confirm the change. Please note, in the case of special dietary requirements, we might not be able to accommodate special requests on last minute changes. Any bookings that require advanced ticketing linked to an individual’s ID might not be approved.
I’m not currently an active Remote Year participant, can I still book?
As a non-active Remote or Citizen, you forego access to any private Remote Year events including Core Experiences, Local Experiences, Community Events, Local Amenity and Services through the Marketplace. Exemptions will be made on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the City Manager.