Shine A Light: Community Lantern-Building Workshops and Lantern Parade
Note: This is a Department of Arts and Culture program. Please email culture@newtonma.gov with questions or call 617-796-1545.
As the days get shorter and the nights get longer, we invite the Newton community to come together to create, connect, and shine a light in the darkness together.
Please join us for hands-on lantern-making workshops to create beautiful paper and willow lanterns illuminated with LED lights. Beginning in November and running through January, we will offer several workshops in three locations for various ages and abilities.
Participants will learn a new artistic technique, but also have the chance to be part of something bigger—the Shine A Light Lantern Parade, on January 24 at Newton City Hall—with music, hot chocolate and a joyous celebration of community. More details to follow.
The workshop schedule includes:
- Small lantern workshop #1
When: Thursday, November 12, 6-8pm
Where: John M. Barry Boys and Girls Club, 675 Watertown St., Newtonville
What you'll make: Star and moon lanterns
For: Kids ages 8 to 12 with an adult
Fee: $10
- Small lantern workshop #2
When: Thursday, December 3, 2:30-5pm
Where: Linda Plaut Center for Arts and Culture, 20 Hartford St., Newton Highlands
What you'll make: Star and moon lanterns
For: Kids ages 8 to 12 with an adult
Fee: $10
- Small lantern workshop #3
When: Sunday, December 13, 1-3:30pm
Where: Linda Plaut Center for Arts and Culture, 20 Hartford St., Newton Highlands
What you'll make: Star and moon lanterns
For: Kids ages 4 to 7 with an adult
Fee: $10
- Small lantern workshop #4
When: Sunday, January 10, 1-3:30pm
Where: Linda Plaut Center for Arts and Culture, 20 Hartford St., Newton Highlands
What you'll make: Star and moon lanterns
For: Kids ages 6-10 with an adult
Fee: $10
- Medium lantern workshop #1
When: Saturday, November 14, 12-3pm
Where: New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newtonville
What you'll make: Owl or flying fish lanterns
For: Teens and adults
Fee: $20
- Medium lantern workshop #2
When: Sunday, November 15, 12-3pm
Where: New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newtonville
What you'll make: Owl or flying fish lanterns
For: Teens and adults
Fee: $20
- Medium lantern workshop #3
When: Saturday, January 9, 10am-1:30pm
Where: Linda Plaut Center for Arts and Culture, 20 Hartford St., Newton Highlands
What you'll make: Owl or flying fish lanterns
For: Teens and adults
Fee: $20
This program is supported by a Creative Experiences grant from the Mass Cultural Council.
