Fan Painting Workshop

★ 4.8

(900 reviews)

Paint bamboo plum blossoms or calligraphy onto a blank silk folding fan an art form beloved by Chinese scholars for centuries.

⚡ Vibe Art & Design

💰 Cost $18

🏃 Effort Easy / Indoor

Snap' Description

Paint bamboo, plum blossoms or calligraphy onto a blank silk folding fan, an art form beloved by Chinese scholars for centuries.

Experience Fan Painting Workshop

Discover a different side of Beijing at Fan Painting Workshop. From ancient spiritual traditions to cutting-edge futuristic retail, this location represents the incredible diversity of China's capital. Our curated selection ensures you see the best of the city with insider knowledge.

Insider Secret: The four plants of virtue (plum, orchid, bamboo, chrysanthemum) are the classic fan motifs.
Best For: Art & Design

Getting There

🚇

Metro Info

Hepingmen (Line 2, Exit D1)

🚕

Taxi Address

琉璃厂扇面

Navigate

Amap Apple Maps

💎 Insider Tips

⚡
The four plants of virtue (plum orchid bamboo chrysanthemum) are the classic fan motifs.
⚡
A folding fan doubles as a practical souvenir in Beijing's summer heat.
⚡
Teachers guide your brush strokes; even non-artists produce something frame-worthy.
⚡
Ask the difference between a round fan and a folding fan; each has its own painting technique.