Decorative Lantern Workshop

Museum of Gloucester is running a decorative lantern workshop on Saturday 7 November, led by artist Claire Taylor-Jones. It's part of the museum's family programme, and the whole point is to get children making something they can actually use: a lantern they'll carry in the Lantern Parade the following weekend.

It's a hands-on session, and the artist will be on hand to share simple techniques and a bit of inspiration to get things moving. The children design and decorate their own lanterns from scratch, so they'll leave with something they've made themselves rather than just following a template. It's open to children aged five and over, and you don't need any previous experience to take part—all the materials are provided, so there's nothing to bring along other than the kids.

There are two one-hour sessions to choose from, 14:00 to 15:00 and 15:00 to 16:00, and each one takes in up to ten children, so it stays a small group. Anyone under 16 needs to be accompanied by an adult, and parents and carers go free. The pricing works out better the more children you bring: £5 for one child, £8 for two, and £10 for three.

The workshop is at the Museum of Gloucester, Wheatstone Hall, Brunswick Road, GL1 1HP. With the parade happening the weekend after, it's a good way to get the kids sorted and ready in plenty of time.