Welcome to the Secret Lantern Society

WINTER SOLSTICE WORKSHOPS:

LANTERN MAKING (all locations)
Don't be left lantern-less! Artists from the Secret Lantern Society will work with your neighbourhood to prepare for your celebration. Participants are encouraged to return with their lanterns, friends, and families to add their special light to the night of the Winter Solstice, December 21.

Sun. Dec. 9 – Globe Lantern – 10:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.
Wed. Dec. 12 – Globe Lantern – 7:00 – 9:00p.m.
Sun. Dec. 16 – Open workshop – 10:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.

Register online: http://vancouver.ca/parks/cc/falsecreek/website/specialevents.cfm
or call 604-257-9185

Sat. Dec 15 – Globe Lantern – 1:00 – 3:00p.m.
Mon. Dec. 17 – Globe Lantern – 6:00 – 8:00p.m.
Wed. Dec. 19 – Globe Lantern – 6:00 – 8:00p.m.

Get ready for the darkest night at one of these FREE lantern workshops sponsored by the West End Residents Association and hosted by the Secret Lantern Society.

Please note that space is limited so come early to ensure your spot.

Tuesday Dec. 11 – 7:00 – 9:00
Gordon Neighbourhood House 1019 Broughton St.

Wednesday Dec. 12 – 7:00 – 9:30
The Centre 1170 Bute St.

Thursday Dec. 20 – 6:30 – 9:00
Mole Hill 1157 Pendrell Street (lane access)

Get ready for winter solstice by signing up for a lantern workshop
with the Secret Lantern Society at Britannia Community Centre.
Pre-registration required.

41898.401BR Star Lantern Dec. 9 & 16 ($30/lantern)
41898.402BR Globe Lantern Dec. 16 ($15/lantern)

Get involved before the festival and work with local artist Sharon Kallis to create a gorgeous leaf tapestry made of natural materials collected from the winter landscape. No artistic experience necessary. The leaf tapestry will be on view as a part of the Winter Solstice Lantern Festival, Friday December 21st.

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden

A Winter Shadow Garden – Community Project
Dec. 8, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20
FREE workshop drop in 11:00am – 3:00pm

website: http://vancouverchinesegarden.com/calendar/2007/2007_dec.htm

DRUMMING
(Roundhouse)

Rhythm, one of the most universal forms of communication, is the perfect way to bring the community together in the dark of winter. Join Fana Soro at these FREE drumming workshops and help lead the lantern procession on December 21st.