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12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Shine A Light: Community Lantern-Building Workshops and Lantern Parade - Medium lantern workshop #1 (Adults & Teens)
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 #1When: Thursday, November 12, 6-8pmWhere: John M. Barry Boys and Girls Club, 675 Watertown St., NewtonvilleWhat you'll make: Star and moon lanternsFor: Kids ages 8 to 12 with an adultFee: $10
Small lantern workshop #2 When: Thursday, December 3, 2:30-5pm Where: Linda Plaut Center for Arts and Culture, 20 Hartford St., Newton HighlandsWhat you'll make: Star and moon lanternsFor: Kids ages 8 to 12 with an adultFee: $10
Small lantern workshop #3 When: Sunday, December 13, 1-3:30pm Where: Linda Plaut Center for Arts and Culture, 20 Hartford St., Newton HighlandsWhat you'll make: Star and moon lanternsFor: Kids ages 4 to 7 with an adultFee: $10
Small lantern workshop #4 When: Sunday, January 10, 1-3:30pm Where: Linda Plaut Center for Arts and Culture, 20 Hartford St., Newton HighlandsWhat you'll make: Star and moon lanternsFor: Kids ages 6-10 with an adultFee: $10
Medium lantern workshop #1When: Saturday, November 14, 12-3pmWhere: New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, NewtonvilleWhat you'll make: Owl or flying fish lanternsFor: Teens and adultsFee: $20
Medium lantern workshop #2When: Sunday, November 15, 12-3pmWhere: New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, NewtonvilleWhat you'll make: Owl or flying fish lanternsFor: Teens and adultsFee: $20
Medium lantern workshop #3When: Saturday, January 9, 10am-1:30pmWhere: Linda Plaut Center for Arts and Culture, 20 Hartford St., Newton HighlandsWhat you'll make: Owl or flying fish lanternsFor: Teens and adultsFee: $20
This program is supported by a Creative Experiences grant from the Mass Cultural Council.
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