Arts & Creativity

Vivaz Dance and Music School

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?

3+ years (suggested)

What does it cost?

Check with venue

What part of Chiang Mai?

Nong Hoi, Tha Sala & Nearby

Nong Hoi

Is it open?

Check with venue

OK in rain?

Fine in rain (indoors)

OK in haze?

Check with venue

Venue website

vivazschool.com ↗

Setting

indoor

Good for

Rainy day, creative play

Time to allow

1–2 hours

Dance and music school recognised by Thailand's Ministry of Education. Dance: RAD ballet (from Baby Ballet, ages 3–5, up to vocational grades), jazz, contemporary, hip hop and cover dance. Music: violin, piano, guitar, ukulele and ensemble.

Ask about the free first dance session before committing to a term.

Bo Sang Umbrella Painting

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?

4–16 years (suggested)

What does it cost?

From ฿200

What part of Chiang Mai?

East & Northeast

San Kamphaeng & Bo Sang

Is it open?

Check with venue

OK in rain?

Fine in rain (mostly indoors or covered)

OK in haze?

Check with venue

Price band: ฿

Setting

mixed

Good for

creative play

Time to allow

1–2 hours

Paint your own traditional handmade umbrella in Bo Sang.

Good short stop on an eastern Chiang Mai day out.

Crafty Art Club

Last reviewed: 13 November 2026

Right age?

4–12 years (suggested)

What does it cost?

฿600 / session

What part of Chiang Mai?

Hang Dong & Southwest

Is it open?

Check with venue

OK in rain?

Fine in rain (indoors)

OK in haze?

Check with venue

Venue website

craftyartclub.com ↗

Price band: ฿฿

Setting

indoor

Good for

Rainy day, creative play

Time to allow

2–4 hours

Painting, clay, printmaking and children's workshops in Ban Waen.

Book the three-hour sessions ahead.

InClay Studio

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?

8–17 years (suggested)

What does it cost?

From ฿1,090

What part of Chiang Mai?

Nimman & West

Suthep & CMU

Is it open?

Check with venue

OK in rain?

Fine in rain (indoors)

OK in haze?

Check with venue

Price band: ฿฿฿

Setting

indoor

Good for

Rainy day, creative play

Time to allow

2–4 hours

Pottery workshops near Chiang Mai University.

Allow time for firing; pieces are not ready immediately.

Mitt Studio

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?

6–17 years (suggested)

What does it cost?

From ฿200

What part of Chiang Mai?

Old City

Is it open?

Check with venue

OK in rain?

Fine in rain (indoors)

OK in haze?

Check with venue

Price band: ฿

Setting

indoor

Good for

Rainy day, creative play

Time to allow

1–2 hours

Paint-a-pot sessions and selected pottery wheel classes.

Check the workshop timetable.

Noina Art Studio

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?

5–16 years (suggested)

What does it cost?

From ฿200 / hour

What part of Chiang Mai?

Old City

Is it open?

Check with venue

OK in rain?

Fine in rain (indoors)

OK in haze?

Check with venue

Setting

indoor

Good for

Rainy day, creative play

Time to allow

1–2 hours

Open-ended creative sessions and art materials with guidance.

Message ahead before visiting.

Yanim’s Ceramic Studio

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Right age?

7–17 years (suggested)

What does it cost?

From ฿790

What part of Chiang Mai?

East of the Ping

Is it open?

Check with venue

OK in rain?

Fine in rain (indoors)

OK in haze?

Check with venue

Price band: ฿฿

Setting

indoor

Good for

Rainy day, creative play

Time to allow

2–4 hours

Hands-on pottery and ceramics, including hand-building and wheel classes.

Firing takes weeks; ask about delivery or pickup.