Alice themed
Lantern Making workshops 2026

Workshop 1
Frome Library  (Children's area)
Saturday 31 October
10:00- 11.15
Heart Staffs
Family friendly session, from £5 per lantern for materials
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Silk Mill Workshop 2
Friday 20 November
4-6pm
Suitable for Adults and Age 5+

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Silk Mill Workshop 3
Saturday 21 November
10am-12.30
Suitable for Adults and Age 8+
From £8 per lantern for materials
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Silk Mill Workshop 4
Saturday 21 November
1.30-3pm
Suitable for Adults and Age 5+ recommended
From £5 per lantern for materials

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Silk Mill Workshop 5
Sunday 
10am-12.30
Suitable for Adults and Age 8+
From £8 per lantern for materials
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Silk Mill Workshop 6
1.30-3pm
Suitable for Adults and Age 5+ recommended
From £5 per lantern for materials

Please read FAQ and What to Bring
Lantern Making workshops 

 FAQ and polite requests:

Tickets must be booked in advance - no drop-ins
Please book 1 ticket for each person attending (eg 2 children + 1 adult = 3 tickets)
  • Max 3 tickets and one workshop per group/family due to very limited capacity
  • Please arrive  promptly as we will be doing demos at the start of the session (arrive approx  5-10 mins before to check in) 
  • Workshop is free to attend + small cost for materials, available at the venue - please bring payment to the workshop
  • Each session is themed - you’ll make a specific lantern in the workshop (see event booking for details)
  • Age recommendation - Some workshops are suitable for age 5+ and their adult, and some we suggest age 8+ and their adult, please read the workshop details
  • Frome + villages residents only please thanks to funding from Frome Town Council

What to bring:

  • Fairy lights, small light or torch if you have one (its easier to attach inside when making your lantern)
  • Secateurs (if you prefer to use your own)
  • Long pole or bamboo to attach inside your lantern
  • Large plastic bin bag or similar to carry your lantern home - it may still be wet with glue
  • An apron may be useful for glueing!
  • Payment for materials
Polite request:
Please do not attend the session if you or anyone in your group feel unwell
Many thanks and see you there!