# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Lantern Puppet Workshops: ADVANCED Sessions
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 21 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 25 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join the Spingfield Lit Creature Keepers to create your very own lantern creature! Workshops are available for all ages and skill levels, hosted by Springfield Preservation and Revitalization and Historic Springfield Society.

JUNE 18: BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE (SESSION 1)
Crafters of all ages will meet at the SPAR Office (1321 N Main St) from 6-8 PM for the project of their choice using provided supplies:
- BEGINNER Paper Lantern Creature (ideal for kids with adult help, and novice adult crafters)
- INTERMEDIATE Paper Fish Lantern (ideal for older children or craftier adults), to be completed over TWO sessions (June 18 & June 25). This project is a prerequisite for Advanced workshops to follow.
(June 18 Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1B9xXx3SoY)

JUNE 25: INTERMEDIATE (SESSION 2)
- Crafters who started their Paper Fish Lanterns on June 18 will complete the project June 25 at the SPAR Office (1321 N Main St) from 6-8 PM (June 25 Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1VUp8SCAWK) 

JULY 21, AUGUST 25 & SEPTEMBER 22: ADVANCED
- Advanced crafters (who have either completed the Intermediate workshops or received approval from the Springfield Lit Creature Keepers) will meet at the Historic Springfield Society Building (210 W 7th St) from 6-8 PM on the above dates for guidance and support as they create their own large-scale lantern creatures, like Springfield's own Opal the Flamingo!
- Supplies and direct instruction will not be provided, but experienced lantern-makers will be on-hand to help troubleshoot and share tips as you complete your project.

All workshops are FREE, but donations to SPAR and HSS are appreciated. Registration is required here: tinyurl.com/LanternPuppets

Questions? Email kathea.bryan@sparcouncil.org for more info!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jacksonville/lantern-puppet-workshops-advanced-sessions/200030177373106
- **Event Categories**: workshops, kids, nonprofit
- **Slot details of has slots**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 16

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Jacksonville
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Historic Springfield Society
- **lat**: 30.344513
- **long**: -81.657555
- **full address**: Historic Springfield Society, 210 7th St W, Jacksonville, FL 32206-4436, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Lantern Puppet Workshops: ADVANCED Sessions being held?
  - **A:** Lantern Puppet Workshops: ADVANCED Sessions takes place on Tue, 21 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 25 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Historic Springfield Society, 210 7th St W, Jacksonville, FL 32206-4436, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Lantern Puppet Workshops: ADVANCED Sessions?
  - **A:** Lantern Puppet Workshops: ADVANCED Sessions is organized by Springfield Preservation and Revitalization (SPAR).
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Springfield Preservation and Revitalization (SPAR)'s events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Springfield Preservation and Revitalization (SPAR) a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Springfield Preservation and Revitalization (SPAR) has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Lantern Puppet Workshops: ADVANCED Sessions is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Jacksonville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Lantern Puppet Workshops: ADVANCED Sessions sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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