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.
Or experience more Chinese culture:
What is Lacquer Fan
Lacquer fans originated in ancient China. As early as the Eastern Han Dynasty, lacquerware had already become an important craft. Fans, being a common everyday item, naturally combined with lacquer techniques, giving rise to the unique art form of lacquered fans. The craftsmanship of lacquer fans reached its peak during the Tang Dynasty, when they became treasured collectibles among the imperial court and the aristocracy
Highlights of Your Fan Painting Experience
✔ Paint on an elegant traditional fan
✔ Learn classic Chinese motifs such as bamboo or orchids
✔ Create a functional artwork to take home
✔ Beginner-friendly and relaxing
✔ Guided by an experienced Chinese painting artist
✔ Held in a historic hutong art studio
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.
Ready to Paint Your Own Chinese Fan?
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