Open workshops for Festivals of the Dead lantern making, Girlington
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Open workshops on 17 October 2026 at CecilGreenArts in Bradford allow visitors to make willow lanterns for the Festivals of the Dead events in Lister Park and Northcliffe Park. All materials are provided, artists will be on hand for support and donations towards materials are welcome but not necessary.
Join us to make 'Festivals of the Dead' themed willow lanterns for Lister Park lantern parade and Northcliffe Park memorial lantern event.
A drop-in workshop to make a simple willow lantern for Festivals of the Dead events in Lister Park on Fri 30th October and Northcliffe Park on Sat 14th November. You need a minimum of 2 and a half hours to complete a lantern. All materials will be provided and artists will be available to support you.
Monday 26th October will also include an accessible lantern making workshop with a disability theme as part of the Sendiverse Festival.
Parking is available on street around the venue.
The building has step-free access and has a disabled toilet.
Donations towards materials are welcome but not necessary.
Festivals of the Dead is a joint project between Cecil Green Arts, the University of Bradford and Bradford Death Cafes and is funded by Arts Council England.
Cecil Green Arts is supported by Bradford Council.
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Frequently asked questions
Open workshops for Festivals of the Dead lantern making, Girlington takes place on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 12:00.
Open workshops for Festivals of the Dead lantern making, Girlington is held at CecilGreenArts in Bradford (Thorn Street, Girlington, BD8 9QW).
Entry to Open workshops for Festivals of the Dead lantern making, Girlington is free.
The forecast for Open workshops for Festivals of the Dead lantern making, Girlington is Mainly clear · 14°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of CecilGreenArts can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Open workshops for Festivals of the Dead lantern making, Girlington can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Open workshops for Festivals of the Dead lantern making, Girlington
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Open workshops on 17 October 2026 at CecilGreenArts in Bradford allow visitors to make willow lanterns for the Festivals of the Dead events in Lister Park and Northcliffe Park. All materials are provided, artists will be on hand for support and donations towards materials are welcome but not necessary.
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Organiser’s full description
Join us to make 'Festivals of the Dead' themed willow lanterns for Lister Park lantern parade and Northcliffe Park memorial lantern event.
A drop-in workshop to make a simple willow lantern for Festivals of the Dead events in Lister Park on Fri 30th October and Northcliffe Park on Sat 14th November. You need a minimum of 2 and a half hours to complete a lantern. All materials will be provided and artists will be available to support you.
Monday 26th October will also include an accessible lantern making workshop with a disability theme as part of the Sendiverse Festival.
Parking is available on street around the venue.
The building has step-free access and has a disabled toilet.
Donations towards materials are welcome but not necessary.
Festivals of the Dead is a joint project between Cecil Green Arts, the University of Bradford and Bradford Death Cafes and is funded by Arts Council England.
Cecil Green Arts is supported by Bradford Council.
More
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Open workshops for Festivals of the Dead lantern making, Girlington?
Open workshops for Festivals of the Dead lantern making, Girlington takes place on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 12:00.
Where is Open workshops for Festivals of the Dead lantern making, Girlington taking place?
Open workshops for Festivals of the Dead lantern making, Girlington is held at CecilGreenArts in Bradford (Thorn Street, Girlington, BD8 9QW).
How much are tickets for Open workshops for Festivals of the Dead lantern making, Girlington?
Entry to Open workshops for Festivals of the Dead lantern making, Girlington is free.
What will the weather be like at Open workshops for Festivals of the Dead lantern making, Girlington?
The forecast for Open workshops for Festivals of the Dead lantern making, Girlington is Mainly clear · 14°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Open workshops for Festivals of the Dead lantern making, Girlington?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of CecilGreenArts can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Open workshops for Festivals of the Dead lantern making, Girlington?
Tickets for Open workshops for Festivals of the Dead lantern making, Girlington can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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