Traditional Filipino Star Lantern-Making Workshop

In celebration of Lantern Fest, the Crooked River Lighthouse is pleased to present a Lantern Making Workshop in partnership with the Asian Coalition of Tallahassee. The workshop will take place on Saturday, November 7 from 2 – 6 pm ET at  Chillas Hall, 156 Heffernan Drive, Lanark Village, FL. Participants will have the opportunity to create their own beautiful lanterns while exploring a traditional art form.

Led by Aurora Hansen and members of the Asian Coalition of Tallahassee, this hands-on workshop introduces participants to traditional Filipino Parols, beautiful, three-dimensional star lanterns featured at Lantern Fest. Participants will learn techniques for creating bamboo lantern frames to make any kind of lantern and receive a preassembled traditional Filipino 3D star frame to decorate and personalize during the workshop.

All materials, instruction, and hands-on assistance will be provided. The cost is $20 per person to cover materials, including a variety of papers, fabrics, ribbons, tassels, and more. Participants are also welcome to bring their own creative materials to personalize their lanterns even more. As an added treat, guests can enjoy delicious Filipino and Asian food, adding an extra taste of culture to the afternoon. Attendees will leave with their own unique, handcrafted lantern.

Participants are encouraged to bring their glowing creations back for Lantern Fest at the Crooked River Lighthouse on Saturday, November 14 from 6-10 pm, where the lanterns will add to the festival’s spectacular display.

Space is limited, and reservations are required to ensure enough materials are available. To reserve a spot, contact 850-697-2732, 850-697-8777 or carrabellelighthouse@gmail.com. The $20 fee is payable in cash at the door and exact change is requested, if possible. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council. Special thanks to the City of Carrabelle.