The following announcement was provided by the Public Arts & Culture Committee and the Watertown Cultural Council:
River of Light is a celebration of light in winter featuring a parade of community-made lanterns. Presented by the Public Arts & Culture Committee in partnership with the Watertown Cultural Council, the lantern making workshops and wintertime parade build community and bring light. The parade is free and open to the public and will take place on January 18th, but it’s time to start building the lanterns!
There are four Lantern Making Workshops in October at the Mosesian Center for the Arts. All workshops will be taught by experienced artist and educator Gowri Savoor. Using materials such as willow branches, tissue paper, and LED lights, participants will learn how to make lanterns and later can join the outdoor parade River of Lights on January 18th. All materials will be provided.
Teacher Workshop
On Friday, October 18 all local art teachers are invited to a workshop at the Mosesian Center for the Arts at 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown. This workshop is free of charge for all teachers who will be integrating lantern making into their classes and workshops into the fall and winter and encouraging their students to join in the parade and celebration on January 18th.
Friday, October 18th, 9 am – 3 pm
Artist Large Scale Lantern Making Workshop
On Saturday and Sunday, October 19th and 20th join us for a two day artists workshop at the Mosesian Center for the Arts at 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown. The charge for this two day workshop is $50. Artists and Makers will be making large scale lanterns for the January 18th parade.
Saturday, October 19th and Sunday, October 20th, 10 am – 4 pm
Register for Two Day Artist Workshop
Community Lantern Making Workshops
Youth and adults are invited to join one of two sessions of lantern making. The charge for these workshops is $10.
Monday, October 21st (Session 1, 10am – 12pm, Session 2, 4pm – 6pm)