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Lantern carnival workshops begin

Creative Action Network | 19.02.2005 14:19 | Culture | Sheffield

Last year's Sharrow Lantern Carnival was a huge success with hundreds of people taking to the streets of Sharrow with some truly amazing lanterns. These are constructed from willow, tissue paper, masking tape, and glue and made by both young and old people alike. The simple construction method, means that with imagination you can build anything you want.

The carnival is happening again this year on Sunday, April 3rd and there is lots of chance to get involved in making lanterns with a series of workshops happening before the event. These are open to anyone (you don't have to live in Sharrow) to build lanterns of all shapes and sizes. There will also be the chance to make costumes and instruments for a junk band. Refreshments will be available at each workshop as well as a crèche.

Lantern Carnival Leaving Mount Pleasant park
Lantern Carnival Leaving Mount Pleasant park


This year's carnival starts at 7pm on Sunday the 3rd April at the basketball court in Mount Pleasant Park. Arrive in plenty of time to find your place in the procession and light your lantern. We will set off at approximately 7.30pm. The finale will take place at Sheffield General Cemetery. There will be lantern sculptures made by local school children installed within the ground, and hot snacks in the tee-pee café. The Carnival will end at around 9.30pm.

Workshops

Lantern making workshops (to be updated regularly on CAN website)
Giant LanternsHighfield Trinity Church HallSat 19th Feb1.30-5.00pm
Lantern Making at Encounters127 Club Garden RoadSat 5th March12.00-5.00pm
Lantern MakingCemetery Road Baptist ChurchSat 5th March1.30-5.00pm
Lantern MakingHighfield Trinity Church HallSat 12th March1.30-5.00pm
Costume WorkshopHighfield Trinity Church HallSun 13th March1.30-5.00pm
Lantern Making WorkshopHighfield Trinity Church HallSat 19th March1.30-5.00pm
Junk Band WorkshopRing for DetailsSat 19th March1.30-5.00pm
Peace LanternsHighfield Trinity Church HallSat 26th March1.30-5.00pm
Peace LanternsHighfield Trinity Church HallSun 27th March1.30-5.00pm
Caravan of LoveHighfield Trinity Church HallRing for Details?
Bicycle LanternsHighfield Trinity Church HallRing for Details?
Sky Lanterns?Ring for Details?

More on last year's carnival: 1, 2, 3, 4 video

For downloadable instructions on lantern making: Sheffield Social Forum wiki

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