GET CREATIVE AT THE DREAM LANTERN WORKSHOP
It’s time to get creative at one of the DREAM lantern workshops where participants will have the opportunity to create and decorate a lantern for the DREAM Lantern Parade, taking place on Saturday 9 September 2023.
The DREAM lantern workshops will be held from 3 to 8 September with two community workshops scheduled for Sunday 3 September and the school workshops set from 4 to 8 September. All workshops will be held at the Community Arts Centre Art Studio at the Western Plains Cultural Centre (WPCC). The cost is $25 per person.
There are two community workshop sessions to choose from; 9.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 4.30pm. The community workshop sessions are for participants aged five years and older and children under eight must be accompanied by an adult.
“The school workshops are best suited for students in Year 3 to Year 10. The students will get to work with professional artists from LightnUp Inc Lismore and create lanterns from scratch,” WPCC Education Officer, Rebecca Walker said.
Younger students can participate in a choice of three workshops where they can enjoy decorating a pre-made lantern.
“The lantern making workshops provide the stepping stones for school students, community groups and businesses to participate in the event and join the mass of magical lanterns for the street parade”.
The DREAM Lantern Parade will be held on Saturday 9 September as part of the 2023 Dubbo DREAM Festival. The lantern parade is a signature event of the festival and enjoyed each year by thousands of people who line the streets to Victoria Park.
“The DREAM Lantern Parade provides a wonderful opportunity for the community and students to get creative and showcase their artworks to the community as part of the lantern parade,” Mrs Walker said.
The Dubbo DREAM Festival runs during the month of September. Dubbo DREAM Festival is presented by Dubbo Regional Council with the generous support of NSW Government, Macquarie Credit Union, Charles Sturt University and Simmo Signs.
Bookings for the DREAM lantern workshops are essential as places are limited. To book the community workshop visit https://www.123tix.com.au/events/39593/dream-festival-lantern-making-and-decorating-workshops.
To book school workshops please complete the online form at www.excursionhubdubboregion.com.au/lantern-workshops-wpcc or contact rebecca.walker@dubbo.nsw.gov.au.
Last Edited: 17 Aug 2023