Wan is a master carver..when in class in person she knows your next move in carving a piece and is right there to assist. A wonderful.learming experience. Plus they offer classes on video so you can continue learning and getting guided instruced practice.

My wife and I attended the Siam Carving Academy for nine days, taking the beginning, intermediate, and advanced carving courses from Wan Hertz. Wan is truly a master carver and a very patient instructor. She started us out slowly, and as our skills increased, challenged us with increasingly intricate tasks that kept us riveted to our work. When each day of class was over, we were truly amazed at what we accomplished under her guiding hands. Wan and her husband, Larry, are very personable, and we greatly enjoyed visiting with them each day. They taught us a lot about the Thai culture. Wan took us shopping at the Chatuchak Market one evening after class, and spent a whole Saturday taking us to the floating market. One lunch hour, Larry gave us a tour of the local street food vendors, pointing the dishes and drinks that were especially tasty. Wan is also a very skilled chef. Each day she made lunches for us that rivaled the best restaurants in Bangkok. The Siam Carving Academy is located a convenient five minute walk from the Sutthisan metro station. The facility is clean and comfortable. We had a fulfilling and memorable experience. We recommend it to anyone interested in creative and challenging Thai fruit and vegetable carving.

I attended the 9 days intense course of Thai Master Carver Series Course for Thai Fruit & Vegetable and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to take a new challenge and enjoy the ride with the proffesional attitude and behavior of Mrs. Wan, she was definitely very polite and available throwout the duration of course and not only. To don' t forget the help of Mr. Larry who was a great help for anything and even a personal guide for me in Bangkok 🤗😁. I felt part of the family already and cant wait to travel again in Bangkok and visit them both, this time with more knowledge in the amazing art of Carving, thanks to them 🙏😁. Many thanks and Regards, Enrico, Italy 🇮🇹, Grazie.

Wan was such a patient and fun-loving teacher. She shared so many techniques on how to spruce up a meal with the fruit and vegetable decorations. Thank you Wan! I will be back! And thank you Larry for your hospitality!

Had a great time with Wan. What a lovely teacher. I was very lucky to have her all to myself. I was able to learn a lot. The dinner was a lot of fun with Larry and the food was great. I would recommend this class to anyone wanting to try fruit carving.

This class will set up apart from other chefs. All the tools and information you need to make exquisite decorations from vegetables (tomato, cucumber, radishes, pumpkin, etc) and fruit you will learn. The teacher is so patient and creative. She never stopped creating new designs and never got tired of me constantly needing a lot of instruction. Even if you are a home cook this is a great fun way to spend the afternoon and learn a skill. If you are a professional chef this knowledge will set you apart from other chefs. A knife and lunch is included.

I did the full day fruit carving class. We mainly focused on forming flower-, petal- and leaf shapes from tomatoes, carrots, radishes, cucumbers, and pumpkins. I think this would be a great course for food professionals like caterers and chefs, and anyone looking to up his or her presentational skills. Be warned: fruit and vegetable carving is a LOT harder than it looks, and you'll be grateful for Khun Wan's guidance.

Took a class with Wan and Lek, master carvers of Thailand and thoroughly enjoyed my experience. I have been carving for a few years and have massively improved my skills through joining Siam Carving Academy. I can’t wait to come back and learn more, fantastic lunch everyday and was well taken care of, Larry made everything simple and well organised. Highly Recommend and an incredible experience.

First I would like to thank again to Wan for her patience to teach me. 3 days' basic course was so intense. I learned so much about Thai traditional carving and it is just a beginning. I felt the depth of this culture. Wan is an amazing teacher and artist. I am very pleased to have met Wan and have seen Wan's knife techniques. Elegant and very high artistic skill.

Wan is a very patient teacher and over the full day course we achieved a lot more than I had expected to do with no experience - watching her work is amazing but she can also give you the skills in one day to make beautiful pieces for decorating home dishes or preparing meals for others in a home situation even if you are a home cook . Wan and her husband Larry invited me into their rooftop home and provided a delicious lunch for the break. This was one of the most hands on food activities I have done.

On one day notice and for personal enrichment - I took the full day class with Siam master carver Wan and had a wonderful experience! Wan is kind, professional and and excellent teacher. I learned a great deal and left inspired to practice and continue to improve. Larry, the Director of the Academy, was an excellent resource for details about Bangkok, directions, lodging, and so very encouraging about taking the class. The lunch provided was delicious and large! The classroom is very comfortable and provides a fantastic view of the city as well. I was able to reserve a space in their rentable studio room for 2 nights which provided the utmost convenience for me. My favorite memory of my travels to Bangkok is Siam Carving Academy and learning a new skill! Joan S., USA

I was excited to learn a new skill while in Thailand. But the best part was getting to spend a whole day with Wan. I was fortunate to be her only student that day and it was a treat to learn vegetable carving one on one from a master. It looks easier than it is! Wan is very patient and a great teacher. As much as I liked the carving, I felt like I made a new friend. Thanks Wan for the amazing lunch (made by Wan herself) and Larry for the fresh roasted coffee all in their penthouse home! Can't go wrong with this class.

Fun classes for all levels! If you enjoy using your hands and have an affinity for kitchen arts,this is the place to be. Easy-going and ultra-skilled instructor, nice facility convenient to the MRT, and a fascinating craft to both watch and learn. Recommended.

Had a wonderful time here with the family. I have two daughters ages 14 and 11. They had no problems participating. Larry called to confirm with us the day before with instructions on how to get here. Can take taxi directly or less than .5 miles from the MRT station and walk. Took the half day course which was enough for my wife and father but the rest of us would have liked the full day course. The longer you stay the more you learn. There is some basic skill instruction but otherwise you dive right in and follow her lead. The class attracts a lot of chefs and artists from all over the world. It’s a unique opportunity while in Thailand. We have taken our girls to cooking classes in Rome, Kyoto, San Sebastián and this is not to be missed

i went in first just for a full day course but after the day was over i took up the three day course , very detailed and wan is so friendly , i really enjoyed myself and now i have some new skills to perfect on , thanks again wan