Stretch your creativity and learn a new art form! Join us for a small group class learning to construct luminaries using natural reed and papers. Classes for beginner to intermediate makers.
Winter Luminary Classes - Free for Orcas Residents
Create your own beautiful paper lantern to shine a warm light during the winter.
Classes from beginner to advanced are taught by Orcas artists and welcome sign ups.
Classes are free. Donations towards materials welcome.
Beginners meet once for a 2 hr session. Intermediate/Advanced meet for 1 – 4hr session.
Make your own, as a family, or form a contingent with a special theme.
The Orcas community Winter Solstice Parade is Saturday, December 21st and November is a good time to get started on your lantern – or lanterns.
A Big Thank You to the Orcas Island Community Foundation and Orcas Island Parks and Rec for collaborating on these workshops. Hosted by the Orcas chapter of the San Juan Islands Makers Guild with support from the Paul Allen Community Accelerator grant program.
Sign up for Beginner Class – simple forms and papering, Ages 6 to Senior:
Sign up for Intermediate Workshop – build and paper structures on day one over 4 hours; option for studio time on Dec 14 if more time needed.
Ages 12 and up with arts experience:
