Chinese New Year: Lantern watercolour painting at Ordsall Hall

Shekina Rose, Families Editor

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Chinese New Year: Lantern watercolour painting

Ordsall Hall, Manchester
30 January 2022

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Lantern Painting
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Welcome in the Year of the Tiger with a relaxing watercolour lantern making and decorating workshop that’s perfect for the whole family.

Tucked away in the beautiful, 15th century Ordsall Hall in Salford, the workshop promises a pocket of calm away from the bustling crowds enjoying the Chinese New Year celebrations in town.

Part of the Creative Calm collection from Salford Leisure, the workshop is suitable for ages 5 and up, and involves making a paper lantern that you can proudly take home and hang up in time for the big day on 1 February.

No artistic experience necessary!

Accessibility

  • Parent and Baby

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