Lantern Making Workshops with Craft with Clare

Celebrate Lunar New Year and the Bristol Light Festival with a joyful, hands-on day of lantern making at St George’s Bristol.

Join local artist Craft with Clare for a series of free lantern-making workshops, where children and families will create their very own lunar new year themed folded lanterns, complete with:

• a handmade tassel
• a soft lantern light
• and a special space inside to write a New Year wish or intention

At the end of the day, all participants are invited to take part in a lantern gathering (Singing by Lanternlight) outside St George’s, bringing our handmade lights together to celebrate creativity, hope, and new beginnings.

Workshop Details

• Ages: 4+ (children must be accompanied by an adult)
• Group size: Maximum of 20 people per session
• Cost: FREE – booking required
• What you’ll make: A folded paper Chinese-style lantern with tassel and light
• Extra magic: Write a wish for the year ahead to place inside your lantern

Why Join?

This special event is a chance to:

• Celebrate Lunar New Year through craft and storytelling
• Take part in the wider Bristol Light Festival
• Create something meaningful to carry into the new year
• End the day with a beautiful shared moment of light and community

All materials are provided, and no previous crafting experience is needed — just come along ready to make, imagine, and celebrate.

Spaces are limited, so booking is essential.