Lantern Making Workshop and Storytelling

About the event

Get creative at this free, family-friendly lantern-making workshop in Fordingbridge, ahead of the return of the Fordingbridge Lantern Parade.

• 2pm – welcome and storytelling, with the Storytelling Ambassadors sharing a story inspired by this year’s fairy-tale theme.
• 2.30–5pm – drop in for the lantern-making workshop and create something big, bold and brilliant to bring along to the parade. The workshop is suitable for all ages, with materials provided – simply come along, get creative and leave when you’re finished.

Saturday 24 October 2026, 2–5pm
St Mary’s Church Hall, Fordingbridge
Free – drop in

The workshop is being delivered by Avon Valley Community Matters, in collaboration with Culture in Common, the Storytelling Ambassadors and Fordingbridge Town Council, as part of the build-up to the Fordingbridge Lantern Parade on 28 November.