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Fan Making Workshops

Learn fan making techniques from our experienced tutor.

FAN MAKING WORKSHOPS IN 2024 ARE NOW BOOKABLE ONLINE!

The Fan Museum offers fan making workshops, bookable online, for anyone wishing to try their hand at fan construction, from beginners right the way up to experienced makers who want to meet like-minded people.


What does a fan making workshop entail?

Participants join experienced fan maker, Caroline Allington, for a three hour session in the Museum on the first Saturday of each month. Each person attending will create two common types of fan.

Sets of fan sticks, fan making equipment and implements are included in the workshop price. Each participant will be required to bring two sheets of unfolded paper (non-glossy wrapping paper is ideal, no tissue paper or foil please) at least A3 in size.

A tea/coffee break will be included during each session. Each workshop session will also feature a brief introduction to the historic use (and different styles) of fans by Caroline and when possible the Museum Director and Founder, Mrs Hélène Alexander MBE.

Workshop group sizes are limited to 6 people to ensure that each participant will receive adequate guidance from our facilitator.

Please note: These workshops are very popular and spaces are limited. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

For small groups who would like to book a private fan making workshop, please contact the Museum Office and one of our team will be more than happy to assist.

 


Private Fan Making Workshops

For small groups of up to 6 people, we may be able to arrange a private fan making workshop in our Orangery space. Please be advised that any potential dates will need to be cross-referenced with our facilitator’s availability before they can be confirmed.

Due to the cultural nature of any such bookings, no premises hire is charged. As a private fan making workshop does still constitute a booking, however, it is bound by our Terms and Conditions (see bottom of hyperlinked page).

For further information about private fan making workshops or to enquire about booking one for your small group, please contact the Museum Office .

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Museum Admission Pricing

Adults: £5.00
Children (age 7-16): £3.00
Family ticket (up to 2 Adults and up to 3 Children, also 1 Adult and 4 Children): £10.00
Concessions: £3.00
  • Students (with vaild student card)
  • Senior citizens
  • English Heritage
  • Friends of The Horniman
  • Friends of The Victoria and Albert Museum
  • Staff/Volunteers of the National Maritime Museum
Free Entry for…

Children under 7, Disabled visitors and carers, Art Fund Members and London Pass Members

Wednesday Special:

Free entry for senior citizens.

Please note that the discounts listed above cannot be applied when visitors are part of a large group visit or guided tour group.  Please click here for further details.

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The Museum is now open Tuesday – Saturday, 11h00 – 17h00, last entry at 16h30. 

The Orangery is not a tea room, and is only available for private hire.

For any enquiries please contact us on 0208 305 1441 or by email info@thefanmuseum.org.uk .