This is an afternoon lantern making session - 28 November 2026, 1.30pm - 4pm
Booking is essential (max 40 lanterns per session).
We're delighted to announce this year's Cardigan Giant Lantern Parade on 11 December, 7pm. Thanks to our funders The Wildlife Trusts, Community Foundation Wales, a Healthier Communities Grant from CAVO, The National Lottery Community Fund, Cardigan Town Council and The Black Lion, Cardigan.
Lantern Making Guidelines for the Public
This year you can choose to make one of three new beautiful lantern designs inspired by woodland creatures. Please arrive on time at the start of your session. Please bring an apron and wear your play clothes.
Guidance on age
Minimum age 6+
All children below 11 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
We’ve created a family group for children aged 6-8 working on a shared lantern with minimum 1 adult accompanying 1 child.
Lantern prices
£5 - Child / young person aged 8+
£5 - Adult
£5 - Family group with 1 child aged 6-8 years old accompanied by 1 adult
What to expect
Begin by creating your creature’s lantern framework using sustainably grown willow. Get messy in the second half of the session adding glue and tissue paper to your frame. All lanterns are stored safely at Small World Theatre until the Parade.
Find out more about the Parade, directions for lanterns bearers and the route.
A LINK to participants’ information is coming soon!