Lantern making workshops

for the parade Les Lumières de Saint-Michel

Regular rates starting from

Free
Duration

Variable
Audience

7 years and older
Location

Saint-Michel Arena from April 16 to 30

La TOHU is proud to present the first edition of Les Lumières de Saint-Michel, in collaboration with the Fonds de solidarité FTQ. This event will bring together the population and partners of Saint-Michel to create luminous lanterns that will then be carried through the neighbourhood and Frédéric-Back Park in a large nocturnal parade that will end on TOHU's public square TOHU on June 17.

THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LANTERNS
From April to June 2023

To make the parade as bright as possible, we must first create beautiful lanterns! The theme for this first edition: the world of insects. You are invited to workshops to make lanterns of all sizes. The workshops will take place over 8 weeks, starting on April 16, and will culminate on June 17 during a big citizen parade!

WORKSHOP LOCATIONS

April 15-16, April 22-23 & April 29-30: Saint-Michel Arena
Address: 3440 Rue Jarry E, Montreal, QC H1Z 2E9 (Front entrance on Jarry street only).
May 6-7, May 13-14 & May 20-21: Centre Lasallien
Address: 3001 Rue de Louvain E, Montreal, QC H1Z 1J7 (Entrance through the front door on Louvain Street. Upon arrival, follow the signs to the elevator and go down to the basement. Then follow the signs to the TOHU workshop. Parking is available on the surrounding streets.)
May 27-28, June 3-4 & June 10-11: René-Goupil Recreation Center
Address: 4121 42nd Street, Montreal, QC H1Z 1R8 (Entrance by the door located on 43rd and Pie-IX. Upon arrival, go up the stairs and follow the signs to the TOHU workshop. Parking is available at 43rd and Pie-IX).

THREE MODELS OF LANTERNS AVAILABLE
When you make your reservation, you will be able to choose among these three models of lanterns for the parade.
At the end of the workshop, the lanterns will be stored by TOHU and you will be invited to come and pick them up on June 17 to participate in the parade.

Lantern with stencil

Duration: one workshop

Flower lantern

Duration: one to two workshops

Insect lantern

Duration: two workshops
Limited quantity.
Do not choose this lantern if you plan to come to only one workshop.

COME CELEBRATE WITH US !
From June 16 to 18, 2023

Of course, there will be more than just a parade! For three days, free activities will be organized at TOHU: free musical performances in the public square, circus entertainment and family activities. The grand lantern parade will take place on Saturday evening, June 17, in the streets of the district and in Frédéric-Back Park, ending with a grand finale on TOHU's public square.