Lantern Puppet Workshops: ADVANCED Sessions
JUNE 18: BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE (SESSION 1)
Crafters of all ages will meet at the SPAR Office (1321 N Main St) from 6-8 PM for the project of their choice using provided supplies:
- BEGINNER Paper Lantern Creature (ideal for kids with adult help, and novice adult crafters)
- INTERMEDIATE Paper Fish Lantern (ideal for older children or craftier adults), to be completed over TWO sessions (June 18 & June 25). This project is a prerequisite for Advanced workshops to follow.
(June 18 Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1B9xXx3SoY)
JUNE 25: INTERMEDIATE (SESSION 2)
- Crafters who started their Paper Fish Lanterns on June 18 will complete the project June 25 at the SPAR Office (1321 N Main St) from 6-8 PM (June 25 Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1VUp8SCAWK)
JULY 21, AUGUST 25 & SEPTEMBER 22: ADVANCED
- Advanced crafters (who have either completed the Intermediate workshops or received approval from the Springfield Lit Creature Keepers) will meet at the Historic Springfield Society Building (210 W 7th St) from 6-8 PM on the above dates for guidance and support as they create their own large-scale lantern creatures, like Springfield's own Opal the Flamingo!
- Supplies and direct instruction will not be provided, but experienced lantern-makers will be on-hand to help troubleshoot and share tips as you complete your project.
All workshops are FREE, but donations to SPAR and HSS are appreciated. Registration is required here: tinyurl.com/LanternPuppets
Questions? Email [email protected] for more info!
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