Greenwich Fan-Making Craft Tour

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(5 reviews)

6 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Shared Tour – open to everyone interested in crafts and fan-making.

Your are invited to join Victoria on this full day, experiential tour that includes a hands-on workshop that is both educational and fun. For all ability levels and ages, from teens to seniors. Victoria will take you on a guided walk through the exciting art and design district of London’s North Greenwich Peninsula, with its inspiring art, sculptures and architecture. Lunch is included at one of the area’s well-known eateries.

After lunch, you will learn all about the history and heritage craft of fan-making, on the endangered craft list in the United Kingdom. Your facilitator is a professional fan-maker and art therapist, Victoria Ajoku – founder of Fan the Glory with Tori. All materials and tools are provided so that you get to take home your very own fan made by you! Each one a work of art and/or fashion accessory.

What's Included

All tools and materials required to make your very own fan are provided for you.
Lunch at a popular Peninsula eatery is included.
Our tour is a fun and eco-friendly way to experience the Design District on the Greenwich Peninsula

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Peninsula Spire

Tour meets at the Peninsula Spire located just outside the North Greenwich Tube station, about a 2 minute walk from the O2.

End point
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Our tour completes at the workshop which is convenient for walking and/or public transport or black cab.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Design District

    Your guide will show you some of the inspiring sculptures and art works in the Design District on the North Greenwich Peninsula. In addition, tour guests can experience of the stunning architecture.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2
    The Millennium Dome Millennium Way

    Tour guide will be guiding you as we circumnavigate the 02 Arena which is an iconic entertainment venue in London.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Costa Coffee

    We take time after our artistic walkabout for a relaxing one hour lunch at one of the Peninsula's top eateries.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 4
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    Your professional fan-maker and art therapist is ready to provide you with historical and cultural context about fans and fan-making. All tools and materials are provided for tour guests so that they can make their personal fan. A work of art and/or a fashion accessory.

    3 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Supplied by Graham Bleasdale t/a Greenwich Royal Tours

Tags

Full-day Tours
Architecture Tours
Art Tours
Walking Tours
Fashion Tours
Fashion Shows
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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