Lantern-Making Workshops
Create Your Light for the Winter Solstice Walk
Join us in lighting the way for the Winter Solstice Walk! We’re offering 3 FREE lantern-making workshops in the Dufferin Grove Rink House this December. These hands-on community sessions welcome people of all ages to create beautiful handmade lanterns to carry on the Walk. No experience is necessary — just bring your curiosity, your imagination, and a willingness to get a little gluey.
What You’ll Make
Participants create simple yet striking lanterns using lightweight materials such as flat reed, wet-strength tissue paper, coloured tissue, tin, cardboard and watered down white glue.
Each lantern frame is pre-made so that you can jump right into covering and decorating it. You’ll also have plenty of time to complete your lantern in the 2-hour workshop session.
We’ll supply you with a tea-light or LED light, whichever you prefer. Both lighting methods are safe for this lantern type. The lantern comes with a built in handle so you’ll be ready to carry it on the Walk.
Who Can Join
Workshop Participants: These workshops are open to individuals, families, teens and curious first-time makers. Suitable for kids 6 and older. NOTE: Children must have an adult with them to work together to create their lantern.
Location: Dufferin Grove Rink House
Registration: All workshops are free but there are limited spots. Interested participants must register below.
All lantern-building materials
Smocks
Step-by-step instruction and support from Clay & Paper Theatre artists
Tools, templates, and decoration options
Drinks and snacks
What We Provide
What to Bring
Clothes you don’t mind getting messy
The Rink House offers automatic doors
There are four private public washrooms + an accessible washroom
Workshops are wheelchair accessible
Non-toxic materials are used throughout
Masks will be available
An air purifier is also onsite in the main Rink House room where we will be working
Accessibility Notes