LANTERN
WORKSHOPS
What are the lantern workshops?
During our lantern workshops, and surrounded by a warm and creative atmosphere, our artists will guide you in the making of superb willow or glass lanterns. You will be able to bring these lanternes with you to the Rivers of Light lantern parade on September 30th.
How to participate in a lantern workshop?
There will be a variety of lantern workshops in Sherbrooke over the next few months. Feel free to either take part in a workshop open to the public (at a festival or an event) or to participate in a private workshop (set up by an organization). We also offer lantern workshops for businesses as a team building activity.
Our Different Workshops
FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
« C'était magique même si la pluie s'en est mêlée...Nathaniel (8 ans) a manifesté le désir de fabriquer une grosse lanterne au Festival des traditions du monde l'an prochain...comme sa cousine Lili (11 ans) l'avait fait cette année avec moi...
La relève est assurée ! » participante en 2015
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND SCHOOLS
« On dirait que tout le monde qui crée une lanterne retrouve son coeur d'enfant pour l'espace d'un atelier. »,
participant en 2016
Team-building
« Nous gardons un très bon souvenir de l’atelier réalisé au travail, à la CDEC. », Karole Forand, Executive Director, CDEC
Workshops in Festivals and Events
Where to find us this summer
Lantern workshops will be offered at the following events:
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St-Georges-de-Windsor's Public Market
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Journée internationale contre les hépatites
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Les Rendez-vous de Howard
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La Fête des récoltes au Marché de la gare
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Arts Alive! Québec (West Island)
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Journées de la culture at the Rivers of Light Festival
What happens at a lantern workshops during a festival?
At festivals, it is up to you to determine how much time you would like to spend on making your lantern. You are free to choose between making a willow or a glass jar lantern. Willow lanterns take a little longer to make. You may leave your lantern with us once you have finished and identified your work. You may come and pick it up, with its integrated LED light, before the departure of the Lantern Parade September 30th,
at the Centre des arts de la scène Jean-Besré in Sherbrooke town centre.
Do I have to pay to attend a workshop at festivals and events?
For lantern workshops at festivals and events, we operate on a pay-what-you-can scheme which allows us to cover the cost of materials for the lanterns. However, if you wish to bring the lantern with you, a mandatory cost of $ 7 for the willow lantern and $ 5 for the glass lantern will be requested.
Workshops in community groups and schools
ORGANIZATIONS WISHING TO ARRANGE A WORKSHOP ON THEIR PREMISES:
The Théâtre des Petites Lanternes and its partners invite individuals and organizations to host a lantern-making workshop between May and the end of September, so that colleagues, clients and friends all become the creators of many lanterns !
Participants can choose to make lanterns in willow or from glass jars decorated with tissue paper.
For more information on the costs and terms of the workshops, please see this document for further info (French only). If you request further information in English, please contact Kristelle Holliday on 819 346 4040 or administration@petiteslanternes.org
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spiritual life and community involvement animators (AVSEC), or cultural activity manager in an educational institution:
For more information on the costs and terms of the workshops, please see this document for further info (French only). If you request further information in English, please contact Kristelle Holliday on 819 346 4040 or administration@petiteslanternes.org
Team Building Activities for Businesses
*New for 2017*
looking for an original consolidation activity for your team?
We have created a lantern workshop specifically made as a team building activity. Do not hesitate in reading our brochure (French only) for more information and to contact Kristelle Holliday, Executive Director, to explore the options available to you. If you require information in English, please specify so in your phone call or email.
What Types of Lanterns can be Made?
We offer you the possibility of making two different types of lanterns: willow or glass. It is then up to you to decide the shape, colors, texture, etc. Let your imagination run wild!
​If you are looking for inspiration for the shape of your lantern, we suggest you visit other lantern festival websites from across the globe:
Ulverston Lantern Festival in England
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Lismore Lantern parade in Australia
Is There a Theme to the Lantern
Parade?
We are currently planning a theme for the 2018 edition of Rivers of Light. However, there is no specific theme for 2017. That being said, we invite you to be inspired by the things around you: in your kitchen, in your backyard, on your street, in your neighborhood, in your city, in your region or in the universe!
Want to Create your own Lantern?
If you are unable to participate in any of our lantern workshops, but you would like to bring a lantern to the parade:
You have two choices :
1. You can buy a lantern at the Lantern Parade.
2. You can make a lantern at home. Follow these instructions to make a pyramid, a sphere or a willow star or click here for glass lanterns.
Video Credit: David Cruz
