Burned Foil Painting on a Paper Fan: An ESEA Heritage Month Workshop

Celebrate East and Southeast Asian Heritage Month with a hands-on burned foil painting workshop, where traditional artistic inspiration meets contemporary design.

During this creative experience, you will decorate your own paper fan using delicate sheets of metallic foil. The foil develops unique shades of gold, bronze, copper, blue and violet, allowing every participant to create a completely individual artwork.

Inspired by the decorative details, patterns and craftsmanship found across East Asian art and design, this workshop offers a modern and accessible way to explore cultural heritage through making. You will be guided step by step through the process of arranging, applying and finishing the burned foil, before transforming your paper fan into a beautiful piece of functional art.

No previous art experience is required. The workshop is suitable for beginners, and all materials will be provided.

At the end of the session, you will take home your completed burned foil paper fan—a unique decorative piece created by you and a meaningful keepsake from East and Southeast Asian Heritage Month.

• A guided introduction to burned foil painting
• Creative inspiration drawn from East Asian patterns and decorative arts
• All specialist materials and equipment provided
• Step-by-step support throughout the workshop
• Your own finished paper fan to take home
• A relaxed, welcoming and beginner-friendly creative experience

Join us for a tactile and visually captivating art workshop celebrating creativity, cultural exchange and the rich heritage of East and Southeast Asian communities.

Please note that each piece of burned foil develops naturally and cannot be replicated exactly. These beautiful variations are part of what makes every finished fan completely unique.