Beijing Lacquer Fan Painting Experience
Create your own traditional Lacquer fans with unique lacquer
US$ 49.00 / person
🕙 Daily at 10am 1pm 3pm / Duration: 1~1.5 hours
💵 Price: $49 USD / Person
👥 Small Group (Max 6 guests)
📍Liulichang 琉璃厂
Enjoy a relaxing, hands-on painting experience as you learn traditional brushwork and create your own hand-painted Chinese fan inside a cozy hutong studio.
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Why Try Lacquer Fan Painting?
Lacquer fan painting is one of China's most beautiful traditional crafts, combining flowing lacquer colors with handcrafted techniques passed down through generations.
During this beginner-friendly workshop in Beijing, you'll learn the basics from experienced local instructors and create your own unique fan using natural marbling patterns. No two designs are ever the same.
Whether you're interested in Chinese culture, handmade art, or simply looking for a relaxing experience away from the city's busy streets, this workshop offers a meaningful way to connect with local traditions.
At the end of the session, you'll leave with a handcrafted lacquer fan that is both a memorable souvenir and a one-of-a-kind piece of art created by you.
What Makes Every Fan Unique
Every lacquer fan tells a different story. From the first brushstroke to the final marbling effect, no two handmade fans are ever exactly alike.
Highlights of Your Fan Painting Experience
Beginner Friendly
No painting experience required.
Small Group Workshop
Enjoy personal guidance from experienced instructors.
Traditional Chinese Craft
Discover one of Beijing's most elegant cultural arts.
Handmade Souvenir
Take your finished lacquer fan home after the workshop.
Experience Steps
Meeting Point & Duration
🕒 Duration: 1~1.5 hours
🚇 Meeting Point: Liuli Chang 琉璃厂. Exact address will be shared after booking.
Step 1 - Introduction to Chinese Painting Motifs and Chinese Character
Choose your preferred Chinese characters and patterns.
Step 2 - Practice Strokes with Ink & Brush
Warm-up painting exercises on scrap paper.
Step 3 - Choose Your Fan Design
Select your preferred motif for your round fan.
Step 4 - Create Your Fan Artwork
Paint your motif on the silk fan using traditional ink techniques.
Step 5 - Finish & Take Home Your Fan
choose 2–3 colors you like. Shake them well and drip them evenly into the water. Then use a stirring stick to create patterns.
Gently place the white fan surface into the water—either rotate it or lightly move it around.
Different movements and intensities will create unique designs. After lifting it out, use a tissue to absorb the excess water on the surface, then let it dry.
Frequently Asked Questions
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