BYO LANTERN GUIDELINES:
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Lanterns should be handmade and winter-themed.
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Please use yellow, white, or blue LEDs to illuminate your lantern. No flashing lights. No flames.
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Bells and chimes welcome.
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The most important thing is to get creative and have fun with it!
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We encourage you to bring your wildest lantern dreams to life for this event! Check out our Pinterest Board (linked above) to help stir your imagination.
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Want to protect your lanterns from the elements? Seal paper lanterns by coating them with a clear aerosol lacquer spray.
​LANTERN KITS:
Available while supplies last in the HAC Gallery & Gift Shop starting November 3, 2026!​
In 2022, Lantern Kits were made in collaboration with the North Carolina Museum of Art!
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:
November 8,
1-3 PM
Lantern Felting Workshop with Mary Longhill
Snow Approach Foundation, 129 E King St, Hillsborough, NC
Learn about the art of wet felting while creating a one-of-a-kind glowing lantern! Transform natural wool fibers into soft felt using simple techniques of layering, soaping, and shaping. Then, you’ll craft your felted piece into a sculptural lantern illuminated from within by a gentle LED light. Perfect for beginners and seasoned makers alike, leaving you with a beautiful, functional artwork to light up your home and Hillsborough’s Solstice Lantern Walk!
Cost per participant (Ages 12+): $35 + $10 for supplies
November 11,
6-8 PM
Lantern Felting Workshop with Mary Longhill
Snow Approach Foundation, 129 E King St, Hillsborough, NC
Learn about the art of wet felting while creating a one-of-a-kind glowing lantern! Transform natural wool fibers into soft felt using simple techniques of layering, soaping, and shaping. Then, you’ll craft your felted piece into a sculptural lantern illuminated from within by a gentle LED light. Perfect for beginners and seasoned makers alike, leaving you with a beautiful, functional artwork to light up your home and Hillsborough’s Solstice Lantern Walk!
Cost per participant (Ages 12+): $35 + $10 for supplies
​​​​​​​​*All proceeds from Lantern Kits and Workshops benefit the Hillsborough Arts Council, supporting continued access to community arts programming and opportunities for local artists!
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