Magical free Christmas family lantern-making workshop

Join Cornish Lithium and City of Lights CIC at ClayTAWC for a magical free family lantern-making workshop - then see your lantern light up the St Dennis Christmas Light Switch on-Lantern Parade!

🗓️ When:

Saturday 14 November 2026

Session 1: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Session 2: 12:30 pm – 14.30 pm

📍 Where:

✨ This workshop is funded and organised by Cornish Lithium in partnership with City of Lights CIC

Venue: ClayTAWC, St Dennis

🎨 What to Expect

Join us for a magical, hands-on workshop of creativity and community as Cornish Lithium and City of Lights bring you two free lantern-making sessions for families and children aged 8 years and up (all children must attend with an adult).

Over the session, you’ll craft your very own lantern to shine in the St Dennis Christmas Light switch on - Lantern Parade (organised by St Dennis Parish Council) on 28 November 2026.

Once you’ve completed your lantern, we’ll ask you to hand it in to the Cornish Lithium team for safe keeping — and we’ll make sure it’s ready for you to collect and carry proudly during the St Dennis village Christmas light switch on - lantern parade before taking it home to enjoy throughout Christmas!

💡 Why Join?

⭐ Free to attend – all materials are provided at no cost

👨‍👩‍👧 Perfect for families – suitable for ages 8 +, with adult supervision required

🎨 Enjoy hands-on creativity and see your artwork featured in a joyful community parade

💫 Become part of a growing local lantern tradition as Cornish Lithium builds on the success of previous events led by the City of Lights team, including last year's St Dennis Lantern Parade.

🕯️ About City of Lights CIC

For over 25 years, City of Lights has illuminated Cornwall with breathtaking outdoor lantern parades and community arts programmes.

Their flagship event - the Truro City of Lights Lantern Parade -recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, attracting up to 30,000 attendees and featuring hundreds of schoolchildren, musicians, and performers.

An independent study showed the event generated £8 into the local economy for every £1 spent. The City of Lights team has brought their creative brilliance to communities across Cornwall and beyond — from Bath and Exeter to Falmouth, Helston, Penzance, and Plymouth.

Now, they’re joining forces with Cornish Lithium to bring their magic to St Dennis — helping light up the community in a celebration of creativity, connection, and local pride.

👪 Who Should Attend?

🌟 Families with children aged 8 and above

🌟 Groups of friends, community groups, or organisations (group bookings welcome)

🌟 Anyone who loves being creative and wants to join a heart-warming local celebration.

📋 Important Notes

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Places are limited — advance booking is essential.

After the workshop, please hand in your lantern to the Cornish Lithium team for safe keeping until the parade.

On 28 November, during the St Dennis Christmas Light Switch-On Parade, you’ll collect your lantern, take part in the festivities, and take it home afterwards to enjoy for Christmas.

🎟️ How to Book

Click “Register”, choose your preferred session (10 am–12.00 pm or 12.30 pm–14.30pm), and enter the number of participants (please include both adults and children).

🕯️ Spaces are free but limited — book early to secure your spot!

✨ Come Shine with Us!

Bring your imagination, your festive spirit, and your loved ones — we can’t wait to see what you create.

Together, let’s light up St Dennis and make this a Christmas to remember!

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