Lantern Workshops (finished for 2010)

Light up the longest night with your own lantern and be part of the Carnival Procession. Every year the public are invited to attend lantern making workshops prior to Carnival night. Almost anyone can make a lantern and its heaps of fun. All materials are provided and trained instructors are on hand. This is a great family activity. Children must be accompanied by an adult. It takes roughly two hours to make a lantern.

Creatures of the Sea

Each year we make different types of lanterns depending on the theme of the event. This year's theme is 'Creatures of the Sea'. A small fee is charged for materials which include cane, tissue, candles, wire, bamboo and glue. Everyone who makes a lantern becomes part of the procession on Carnival night and gets to keep the lantern they made.

Workshop Details

Workshops 1 & 2: South Dunedin

Date: 5-6 June

Venue: Ocean Beach Scout Hall, Victoria Rd, St Kilda

Sessions: 10.00am & 1.00pm

Cost: $5 per lantern

Workshops 3 & 4: Port Chalmers

Date: 12-13 June

Venue: Pioneer Hall, George St Port Chalmers

Sessions: 10.00am & 1.00pm

Cost: $5 per lantern

Workshops 5 & 6: Central City

Date: 19-20 June

Venue: St Paul's Cathedral Crypt, The Octagon

Sessions: 10.00am & 1.00pm

Cost: $5 per lantern