

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Saturday 7 February - Lantern Making Workshop for Reading Lantern Parade
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 04:20 pm
- **Event Description**: Come along to one of these fun lantern-making workshops and create your own beautiful willow and paper lantern for the parade.About this EventIn the run up to the lantern parade (on Saturday 14 February), lantern making workshops will be held across Reading so that everybody has the opportunity to come along and make their own beautiful willow and paper lantern for the parade.Each lantern workshop will be supported by professional artists who will show you how to make your lantern and provide information on where to come on the day of the parade.Suitable for all ages; for individuals, families, friends or partners. One ticket permits 2 people to make 1 lantern. An adult is required to help young people throughout.If you are coming as a family please note that every young person will need to be accompanied by an adult. If you want to make more than 1 lantern you will need to book another time slot.F or example:If you are family of 2 adults and 2 Children (under 16 years) you need to book 2 tickets and you will make 2 lanterns.If you are 1 adult and 2 children (under 16 years) we recommend you make 1 lantern as children are not permitted to hold lanterns in the parade.If you are 1 adult and 3 children (under 16 years) we recommend you make 1 lantern as children are not permitted to hold lanterns in the parade.If you are 2 adults and 1 children (under 16 years) and want to make 1 lantern please select 'make one lantern' ticket.You will be taking the lanterns home with you so please bring your own large bin bag or suitable carrier as they will still be wet. (Also see below for Frequently Asked Questions)Please note that this workshop is taking place within our studio space in Broad St Mall. We are located on the 1st Floor and the last unit before the public toilets and carpark.Frequently asked Questions about the lantern workshop:How many lanterns will I make in the workshop?You will make 1 lantern. Space is limited as we are working in a workshop space. 1 x ticket allows for 1 young person and adult to make 1 lantern between them. If you want to make more than 1 lantern you will need to book another time slot. Each young person will need to have an adult with them at all times to help make a lantern.For example: If 2 children want to make a lantern either 2 adults will be to help each child or you will need to book 2 time slots. An adult will be required to help in both time slots.If you are an adult attending solo to make a lantern for yourself, we recommend bringing a friend.This workshop is FREE but all participants will need to pay a non refundable £2 booking fee to confirm their ticket.How big are the lanterns?They are 45cm x 45cm square by 75cm tall.Can I leave my lantern with you while it dries ?No. You will need to take all lanterns with you at the end of the workshop. We do not have any storage for drying lanterns. They will be wet with glue. We recommend that you bring a bin bag.Our free community workshops and festival workshops are often made possible due to funding by the organisers. These workshops are popular and run at capacity.If I cannot make my workshop, what should I do?Please tell us if you are unable to make your time slot and return your ticket. This allows us to pass on your ticket to our waiting list. Note we are unable to offer refunds.What if I am late?We will be unable to accommodate late arrivals. The events work at capacity. We will do our best to find you a later slot in the day but cannot guarantee a space.When is the parade?At the workshop you will be given a flyer with full details on how to take part and where to meet.More about the parade:Valentines Day 2026READING LANTERN PARADEReading Town CentreBroad Street Mall to Town Hall SquareSaturday 14th February 20265.30pm until 6.30pmYou will need to arrive to have your lantern checked and lit between 4.30pm and 5pm.Bring your loved ones together for a magical Valentines celebration in Reading Town Centre on Saturday 14th February 2026Watch the streets sparkle as hundreds of hand-crafted willow and paper lanterns drift through the town carried by families, friends and lovers, each lantern telling a story as the beat of the drums leads the way to Town Hall Square for a musical finale.A heart-warming celebration of the season of love filled with lights, drumming, live music and community spirit.ACCESSThe parade will move at a slow walking pace and accessible viewing areas will be available.Reading Lantern Parade is bought to you by Reading’s Business Improvement Districts representing business in the town centre through REDA, Beautiful Creatures Theatre &amp; Jelly. The event is supported by Reading Borough Council &amp; The Broad Street Mall.Our workshops and events are subsidised and in most cases we are able to offer our workshops for a nominal fee. If you are able we have an option to donate. All donations help us to continue our work to make space for art for everyone every day.By attending this workshop you are agreeing to act in accordance with our workshop behaviour policy which can be viewed here: https://www.jelly.org.uk/policiesFind us in our next space on the 1st Floor in Broad St Mall. We are the last unit nearest the public toilets.Inclusivity, safety, respect, confidentiality and consent are fundamental principles at Jelly workshops and events.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mall/saturday-7-february-lantern-making-workshop-for-reading-lantern-parade/100001980040924707
- **Event Categories**: workshops, parades, music, art, live-music, entertainment, nonprofit, festivals, theatre, music-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Mall
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Jelly
- **lat**: 51.4548094
- **long**: -0.975896
- **full address**: Jelly, 115-116 Broad Street, Mall, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Jelly (https://allevents.in/org/jelly/17598349)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Jelly, 115-116 Broad Street, Mall, United Kingdom
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 GBP
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Jelly
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, parades, music, art, live-music, entertainment, nonprofit, festivals, theatre, music-festivals
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Saturday 7 February - Lantern Making Workshop for Reading Lantern Parade ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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