Willow Lanterns: Sculptures that Glow!

Camp Description

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll design and build your own glowing lantern sculpture. Using reeds, wooden dowels, and natural materials, we’ll craft simple 3D frames, then cover them with paper or cloth and decorate them with paint, collage, and color. Finally, we’ll add lights inside—so your creation shines bright in the dark!

Choose any form that inspires you—an animal, a plant, a fantastical creature, or something entirely your own. When you’re done, you can take your lantern with you to light up the night wherever you celebrate!

About the Instructor

Stacey Lane is a studio jeweler, teaching artist, and the Manager of Community Collaboration at Penland School of Craft. She coordinates youth and family programs at The Hive in Spruce Pine and teaches art workshops throughout Mitchell County Schools and in local after-school programs. Stacey has led both summer camps and adult workshops at Penland, sharing her creativity and love of hands-on making with learners of all ages.

A few important specifics

• Age: Your child's age must fall within the age range specified for the workshop before it begins. If your child is within a month of the cutoff date and you feel they would be able to fit in with the group, you may email [email protected] to request special consideration.

• Medical Information: If your child has accessibility needs, allergies, food sensitivities, etc. you must indicate this in the “Medical Information” section and also speak to the instructor at the beginning of the camp.

• Cancellation Policy: If you cancel anytime up to 6 weeks before the beginning of a camp or workshop, you will receive a refund minus the $25 nonrefundable processing fee. If you cancel less than 6 weeks before the beginning of a camp or workshop, refunds are not available.