Martinmas Lantern Making Workshop

A lantern making workshop in preparation for the Martinmas Lantern Walk, a celebration of light and darkness marking the passage into the darkest season of the year until solstice. At Martinmas, the community gathers around children and help them “make” their own lantern (conscience). They then walk in darkness for the first time, only following their lantern light and without the proximity of adults, who will watch from a distance.

We will be making lanterns mostly from paper but any idea and material is welcome, especially if recycled. Even if you won’t make it to the walk, you can have fun making a lantern for children who may join in at the last minute.

We will supply materials but you’re welcome to bring your own, especially if recycled. Card, cloth, jars, rope, tissue paper, glue, tape, pins, yarn, plastic glass and bottles and more! Everybody’s welcome no matter the age, bring a friend!

“In girum imus nocte et consumimur igni”
(We go wandering at night and are consumed by fire)
⁠—Palindromic Latin riddle

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