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River of Light Lantern Workshops
YC2023 LANTERN MAKING FOR RIVER OF LIGHT - Grades 5-8
with MK Monley & Peg Monley
Fridays for 7 weeks; October 13 to December 1 - NO class Thanksgiving week.
In this class, middle school students will enjoy continuing the tradition of building lanterns for the annual River of Light Lantern Parade.
Students will work to design and build larger lanterns based on this year's parade theme; Toys & Games. Creations will take form using traditional materials that include willow, bamboo, paper, and glue. Students will then be able to participate in the excitement by carrying their lantern in the parade on Saturday, December 2nd, in downtown Waterbury.
Location: Workshop - 327 US Route 2, Waterbury
Will run
AW23-2 Artists Large Scale Lantern Building for A River of Light Parade
with MK Monley
Build a large scale lantern for the River of Light Lantern Parade; one of the most popular community events and celebrations held each year in downtown Waterbury. Using willow, tape, paper, and your creativity and ingenuity, build your lantern to carry in the parade on December 2nd. This year, the theme is 'Toys & Games'.
Previous experience is recommended but not mandatory. Pre-registration is required. All tools and materials are provided. This is a free workshop. However, donations are always appreciated (either at the workshop or via our website support page).
Saturday & Sunday - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
AW23-2 Family Large Scale Lantern Building for A River of Light Parade
with MK Monley
This workshop is for family groups to work together to build a large scale lantern for a River of Light Lantern Parade. Using willow, paper, tape and your creativity and ingenuity, make a lantern to participate in the parade. The parade is one of the most popular community events and celebrations held each year in downtown Waterbury. This year, the theme is 'Toys & Games'.
Lantern makers with experience will be on hand for questions and assistance. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required as spaces are limited. All tools and materials are provided. This is a free workshop. However, donations are always appreciated (either at the workshop or via our website support page).
AW23-2 Morning Community Lantern Building for A River of Light Parade
with MK Monley
Morning Session - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Make a willow and paper lantern for A River of Light Lantern Parade; one of the most popular community events and celebrations held each year in downtown Waterbury. Make your lantern to carry in the parade on December 3rd. This year, the theme is 'Marvelous Magic'.
Lantern makers with experience will be on hand for questions and assistance. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required as spaces are limited. All tools and materials are provided. This is a free workshop. However, donations are always appreciated (either at the workshop or via our website support page).
For more details about the River of Light Lantern Parade event, please visit: https://www.ariveroflightinwaterbury.org/
AW23-2 - Afternoon Community Lantern Building for A River of Light Parade
with MK Monley
Afternoon Session - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Make a willow and paper lantern for A River of Light Lantern Parade; one of the most popular community events and celebrations held each year in downtown Waterbury. Make your lantern to carry in the parade on December 2nd. This year, the theme is 'Toys & Games'.
Lantern makers with experience will be on hand for questions and assistance. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required as spaces are limited. All tools and materials are provided. This is a free workshop. However, donations are always appreciated (either at the workshop or via our website support page).