This is not a rigid drawing class focused on technique, but a relaxed “storytelling through sketching” journey on two wheels. Along the way, you will hear the history of the land, gain a deeper sense of rural life, and let those impressions guide your drawings. Whether you are already comfortable with a brush or have never drawn before, every sketch you create will carry a small message of preservation, capturing the rustic character of the wetlands before urbanization transforms them.

Facilitators: Bảo Trân and Phương Đỗ (Pea) - illustrators with a special interest in nature and basic human emotions. For Phương, drawing is a way of expressing what one “sees,” “feels,” and “thinks,” like a personal filter through which everyone reveals something uniquely their own.

A full set of art materials will be prepared in advance. You are also welcome to bring your own tools if you prefer. All you need is an open mind and a willingness to take in the experience.

Time: 7:30AM - 6:00PM
Transportation: Bicycle
Route: 11 km

7:30AM | Starting Point: Vườn Xà Bần
Tea, introductions, collection of art materials, and a short sharing session with Phương on tips for “storytelling through sketching.”

9:00AM | Stop 2: Vùng Bưng Tự Nhiên
Observe the local ecosystem, learn how to mix the colors of mud, grass, and plants, and sketch the wetland landscape.

10:00AM | Stop 3: Đình Thần & Ao Sen
Practice sketching traditional architecture and explore the contrast between the rural landscape and high-rise urban development.

11:30AM | Stop 4: Lunch at chú Tí’s Home
Walk through the garden, make quick sketches of a countryside meal, enjoy a simple home-cooked lunch, and take some time to relax.

2:00PM | Stop 5: Hồ câu & Ao cá
Capture the movement of everyday life by sketching people fishing and the shifting ripples on the water.

5:00PM | Final Stop: Return to Vườn Xà Bần
Lay out the sketchbooks together, share the colors and emotions collected throughout the day, and reflect on the memories of the journey.

Fee:

• Adults: VND 790,000/person
• Bicycle rental, if needed: VND 100,000/bicycle
• Register here: https://forms.gle/tr7gL4wJ7UPU7XDH8