Learn to make a traditional Filipino lantern
The Crooked River Lighthouse in partnership with the Big Bend Filipino-American Association will be offering their popular lantern-making workshop on Sunday, Oct. 27 from 3 to 6 p.m. ET at C-Quarters, Marina, 501 St. James Avenue (Hwy 98) in Carrabelle.
Participants will learn to make a traditional Filipino Parol, a three-dimensional star lantern, at the workshop, led by Aurora Hansen and members of the Big Bend Filipino-American Association.
This workshop requires a bit more artistic skill than the jellyfish lantern workshop on Friday, Nov. 8.
At the end of the workshop, attendees will go home with their own lovely lantern.
Participants are encouraged to bring their glowing creation to the Crooked River Lighthouse for Lantern Fest on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 6 to 10 p.m. to add to the display.
Space is limited. Reservations are required by contacting the gift shop at the Crooked River Lighthouse at 850-697-2732 or carrabellelighthouse@gmail.com. Participants are asked to bring their $10 fee to cover materials (cash only and correct change if possible) to pay at the door.
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