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Hua Hin creative arts

art hua hinThere is plenty in Hua Hin to entertain the minds of the more creative among you. With local artists eager to display their talents, handicrafts, silk weaving, embroidery, basket making, pottery and wood carving are all readily available.

Art fairs are often held and there are a couple of local galleries in Hua Hin. Market Village is usually the venue for such events so get along there to check the schedule.

There is now a music school in Hua Hin located just along from Sport Villa on Petchkasem road, they offer lessons and courses in piano, violin, and guitar. Thais love there guitar so you'll never be short of someone to jam with here!

A number of restaurants now offer Thai and Balinese dance shows, there is one in Hua Hin night market and one in Khao Takiab. You may find dance and music events on offer at some of the bigger hotels in Hua Hin. If you like the festival atmosphere don't miss the annual Hua Hin jazz festival which attracts artists and fans from all over the world.

Writing

For those interested in creative writing Write in Paradise, based at Dolphin Bay, offer holidays and two week courses. For up to three hours each morning for five days the first week and five days the second week there will be tutor led workshops. There are two tutors to each course and all are published writers and experienced teachers of writing.

The course is for beginners or experts and for all levels in between. This is an ideal course for anyone who wants to cross disciplines e.g. from journalism to prose. During the afternoon you will be taken on trips that will enhance your experience of Thailand and which will encourage you to use your writing muscles. After dinner, there will be an informal creative writing exercise and book club sessions for those people who are interested.

The cost of the package includes your transfers from Bangkok to Dolphin Bay, all trips and entrance fees where required, necessary stationery; bed, breakfast and evening meal, and all tutor fees. A writer can share a room with another writer or with a non-writing partner / companion at a discounted rate.

For more information, check out their website at www.writeinparadise.com

There is also the Hua Hin Blog for those that want to get their thoughts and anecdotes online. Just register a user account fill in this form and they will give you author status so you can upload your own stories and pictures for all to see.

Photography

There are no organised camera or photography clubs in Hua Hin but most of the photo buffs hang out on the Hua Hin Forum where monthly photo competitions are held, they are open to all.

There are plenty of camera shops in Hua Hin stocking many of the latest brands but be aware that prices for camera equipment are often higher in Thailand than back in the west.

 

 

 
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