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Paint a paper umbrella with a maker

Learn from an umbrella-making family and paint your own to take home.

The bamboo frame of a paper umbrella, from below
A bright red paper umbrella, from below
Handmade clay cups on a shelf
Length
2.5 h
Group
max 10 guests
Runs
Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Starts
13:30

A workshop in the shophouse of a family that makes mulberry-paper umbrellas. Watch the bamboo frame come together, then choose a pattern and paint your own 20-inch umbrella. No drawing skills needed — the makers sketch with you. It dries in time to take home.

How the day goes

  1. 13:30

    How an umbrella is made

    From bamboo and mulberry paper to the oil finish.

  2. 14:00

    Choose and sketch a pattern

    Thai florals, birds, or your own idea.

  3. 14:15

    Paint

    Water-resistant acrylics; the makers help with details.

  4. 15:30

    Tea and wrapping

    Wrapped to carry on a plane.

Meeting point

Sample Umbrella House, Sample Soi

MRT Sam Yot exit 3, seven minutes' walk — or taxi to 'Sample Soi'.

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Included

Included

  • One 20-inch umbrella per person
  • Paints, brushes, tea and snacks
  • The makers are paid in full for their time

Bring

  • Clothes you don't mind marking

Good to know

  • Good for all ages 6+
  • Air-conditioned, step-free

Your host

Fon (sample)

Makers & markets coordinator

“Makers don't want spectators — they want you to have a go.”

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