Craft workshops in Siem Reap: watch the makers or make something yourself?

A workshop visit changes the pace of a Siem Reap stay. There is time to watch a skilled movement, understand a material and sometimes make something yourself. Senteurs d’Angkor, Artisans Angkor and MANAVA offer three different ways to do this.

Choose the experience first

Choose a guided visit to watch craftspeople at work, or book a hands-on session to make something yourself.

Senteurs d’Angkor: a shorter creative session

At Senteurs d’Angkor, the guided workshop visit is advertised as free, without advance booking. Making activities require a reservation.

The activity programme includes a palm-leaf box, candle, lip balm or palm-sugar sweets. The official page lists USD 12 for one activity or USD 20 for two, with a minimum of two participants. Activities take 40–60 minutes; stated minimum ages vary between five, six and seven. Sessions are offered Monday to Saturday.

This is where we would start for a shorter family activity. Check the age attached to your chosen session rather than the lowest age shown anywhere in the programme.

Artisans Angkor: watch the skills at work

The Artisans Angkor centre on Stung Thmey Street lets visitors see craftspeople working. Its official website lists daily guided visits between 7.30 am and 6 pm.

Our recommendation here is about observing techniques, not a class where every visitor makes an object. Allow time to watch the process before browsing the shop: that is what gives the visit its substance.

The silk farm in Puok is a separate site. Tell your driver whether you want the central workshop or the farm rather than giving the brand name alone.

MANAVA: a morning of weaving

MANAVA’s weaving classes take place in an artisan village, departing from the Siem Reap shop. The programme includes a small rattan object to take home.

The official booking page lists USD 32 per person, including return tuk-tuk transport, with at least two participants. It gives a 9–11.30 am slot for around two hours of weaving and recommends booking three days ahead.

Choose this if you would rather spend a morning working with one material than make several quick stops.

Before booking

Ask about the language used, arrangements for children and the full door-to-door time. Check whether you can take your finished piece away immediately. Ask permission before photographing the makers.

Prices and programmes checked on 6 November 2026; reconfirm when booking. Continue with our Siem Reap shopping guide if you would also like to browse local crafts.

Find these stops in our Siem Reap guide and map, then leave an evening for Khmer dance.

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