Paper Lantern workshop
Decorate a paper lantern to take home, then help create additional lanterns for the Luminata Fundraiser Tent using decoupage. All materials provided. FREE No Registration Required
Textile Tuesday
Bring your sewing, fabric, embroidery, or wearable art projects and create alongside the community. No Registration Required
Punch Tin Lanterns
Create a one-of-a-kind punched tin lantern using embossing and decorative piercing techniques that cast beautiful patterns of light. No Registration Required
Whimsical walking sticks
Come create light up walking sticks with magical illuminated mushrooms. Help support FAC by making 2 and donating 1 to our Luminata Lantern Sales tent. No Registration Required Suggested donation $10
Geometric Textile Lanterns
Explore geometric design and upcycled textiles while creating a beautiful illuminated lantern that's perfect for Luminata and your home. No Registration Required
Reed Lantern Making Workshop with Sarah Lovett #5
Join artist Sarah Lovett for a six-session workshop where you'll design and build a one-of-a-kind reed luminary for Luminata on September 19. Whether you dream of creating a striking sculpture for the procession or an illuminated work of art for your home, this workshop will give you the skills and support to bring your vision to life.
Designed for intermediate and advanced lantern makers, this workshop offers individualized instruction as you work at your own pace. Sarah will help you refine your design, solve construction challenges, and create a luminary that is both beautiful and structurally sound.
String & Shadow: Night at the Opera
The Fremont Arts Council is proud to present Olympia's acclaimed String & Shadow Puppet Theater in Seattle for a special one-night-only performance of their giant puppet spectacle, Night at the Grand Opera, as part of their 2026 Northwest tour.
When: Saturday, August 22nd
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Location: Magnuson Park Amphitheater., 6344 NE 74th St, Seattle, WA 98115
This event is sponsored by 4culture and therefor free for the community!
Please get your FREE ticket here!
Illuminated Masks
Transform a mask blank into a glowing work of art using custom LED filament, soldering, and simple electronics. No Registration Required Suggested Donation: $20
Paper Lantern Workshop
Decorate a paper lantern to take home, then help create additional lanterns for the Luminata Fundraiser Tent using decoupage. All materials provided. No Registration Required
Textile Tuesday
Bring your sewing, fabric, embroidery, or wearable art projects and create alongside the community. No Registration Required
Punch Tin Lanterns
Create a one-of-a-kind punched tin lantern using embossing and decorative piercing techniques that cast beautiful patterns of light. No Registration Required
PROCION DYE & WAX RESIST TEXTILES
Create stunning wax-resist textile prints using Procion dyes to make vibrant fabrics for Luminata lanterns. All materials provided. No Registration Required
BOI-OI-OI-ING! LIGHT UP BOPPER HEADBANDS
Come customize and add lights to a head bopper headband to create a whimsical delight unique to you. No Registration Required
350 SEATTLE BATIK TOTE BAGS
Learn basic sewing skills while creating a tote bag featuring a hand-crafted batik panel. Finished bags will support a 350 Seattle fundraiser. No Registration Required
Reed Lantern Making Workshop with Sarah Lovett #6
Join artist Sarah Lovett for a six-session workshop where you'll design and build a one-of-a-kind reed luminary for Luminata on September 19. Whether you dream of creating a striking sculpture for the procession or an illuminated work of art for your home, this workshop will give you the skills and support to bring your vision to life.
Designed for intermediate and advanced lantern makers, this workshop offers individualized instruction as you work at your own pace. Sarah will help you refine your design, solve construction challenges, and create a luminary that is both beautiful and structurally sound.
Luminary Community Build
Help Luminata artists put the finishing touches on their illuminated creations while lending a hand in a fun, collaborative workshop. No Registration Required
Paper Lantern Workshop
Decorate a paper lantern to take home, then help create additional lanterns for the Luminata Fundraiser Tent using decoupage. All materials provided. No Registration Required
Luminata
The Fremont Arts Council celebrates the autumnal equinox with our illuminated lantern procession around Green Lake!
The lantern shop will open at 5:30 PM on Saturday September 20th. You can purchase lanterns, with all proceeds benefiting the Fremont Arts Council, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The procession will begin at 7:30 PM following the lead band around Green Lake. At the end of the procession, some illuminated art will be on display for your enjoyment!
Trolloween
Troll-O-Ween is both a birthday party for the Fremont Troll and a celebration of Halloween. This fun community event features great costumes, a theatrical performance, and a high-energy samba band and dancers, who are all dressed in lighted skeleton costumes that leads the festive crowd on a procession through the Fremont neighborhood.
Reed Lantern Making Workshop with Sarah Lovett #4
Join artist Sarah Lovett for a six-session workshop where you'll design and build a one-of-a-kind reed luminary for Luminata on September 19. Whether you dream of creating a striking sculpture for the procession or an illuminated work of art for your home, this workshop will give you the skills and support to bring your vision to life.
Designed for intermediate and advanced lantern makers, this workshop offers individualized instruction as you work at your own pace. Sarah will help you refine your design, solve construction challenges, and create a luminary that is both beautiful and structurally sound.
350 Seattle Batik Tote Bags
Learn basic sewing skills while creating a tote bag featuring a hand-crafted batik panel. Finished bags will support a 350 Seattle fundraiser. No Registration Required
Lantern Lab
Experiment with paper, fabric, found objects, and other materials to design a one-of-a-kind illuminated lantern in a relaxed, creative workshop. No Registration Required
LUMINATA Moon Build
Help bring a giant glowing paper moon to life as the backdrop for Luminata's community photo booth. No Registration Required
Textile Tuesday
Bring your sewing, fabric, embroidery, or wearable art projects and create alongside the community. No Registration Required
Paper Lantern Workshop
Decorate a paper lantern to take home, then help create additional lanterns for the Luminata Fundraiser Tent using decoupage. All materials provided. No Registration Required
Reed Lantern Making Workshop with Sarah Lovett #3
Join artist Sarah Lovett for a six-session workshop where you'll design and build a one-of-a-kind reed luminary for Luminata on September 19. Whether you dream of creating a striking sculpture for the procession or an illuminated work of art for your home, this workshop will give you the skills and support to bring your vision to life.
Designed for intermediate and advanced lantern makers, this workshop offers individualized instruction as you work at your own pace. Sarah will help you refine your design, solve construction challenges, and create a luminary that is both beautiful and structurally sound.
Intro into Reed Lantern Making #4
Session 4/4
Create your own illuminated star lantern while learning the fundamentals of reed-and-paper lantern construction. Over four weekly sessions, you'll build a unique lantern from start to finish using traditional techniques. No experience is necessary, and all materials are provided. Space is limited! Registration Require
Paper Playground
Experiment with block printing, paper marbling, papermaking, and other mixed-media techniques to create one-of-a-kind papers for Luminata lanterns. No Registration Required
INTRO TO INDIGO SHIBORI WEEK 4
Discover the beauty of traditional Japanese indigo Shibori while creating two one-of-a-kind lanterns in this four session workshop. Registration Required
Community Moon Build
Help bring a giant glowing paper moon to life as the backdrop for Luminata's community photo booth. No Registration Required
Textile Tuesday
Bring your sewing, fabric, embroidery, or wearable art projects and create alongside the community. No Registration Required
Paper Lantern Workshop
Decorate a paper lantern to take home, then help create additional lanterns for the Luminata Fundraiser Tent using decoupage. All materials provided. No Registration Required
Reed Lantern Making Workshop with Sarah Lovett #2
Join artist Sarah Lovett for a six-session workshop where you'll design and build a one-of-a-kind reed luminary for Luminata on September 19. Whether you dream of creating a striking sculpture for the procession or an illuminated work of art for your home, this workshop will give you the skills and support to bring your vision to life.
Designed for intermediate and advanced lantern makers, this workshop offers individualized instruction as you work at your own pace. Sarah will help you refine your design, solve construction challenges, and create a luminary that is both beautiful and structurally sound.
Intro into Reed Lantern Making #3
Session 3/4
Create your own illuminated star lantern while learning the fundamentals of reed-and-paper lantern construction. Over four weekly sessions, you'll build a unique lantern from start to finish using traditional techniques. No experience is necessary, and all materials are provided. Space is limited! Registration Require
INTRO TO INDIGO SHIBORI WEEK 3
Discover the beauty of traditional Japanese indigo Shibori while creating two one-of-a-kind lanterns in this four session workshop. Registration Required
LUMINATA MOON BUILD
Help bring a giant glowing paper moon to life as the backdrop for Luminata's community photo booth. No Registration Required
TEXTILE TUESDAY
Bring your sewing, fabric, embroidery, or wearable art projects and create alongside the community. No Registration Required
Reed Lantern Making Workshop with Sarah Lovett #1
Join artist Sarah Lovett for a six-session workshop where you'll design and build a one-of-a-kind reed luminary for Luminata on September 19. Whether you dream of creating a striking sculpture for the procession or an illuminated work of art for your home, this workshop will give you the skills and support to bring your vision to life.
Designed for intermediate and advanced lantern makers, this workshop offers individualized instruction as you work at your own pace. Sarah will help you refine your design, solve construction challenges, and create a luminary that is both beautiful and structurally sound.
Intro into Reed Lantern Making #2
Session 2/4
Create your own illuminated star lantern while learning the fundamentals of reed-and-paper lantern construction. Over four weekly sessions, you'll build a unique lantern from start to finish using traditional techniques. No experience is necessary, and all materials are provided. Space is limited! Registration Require
INTRO TO INDIGO SHIBORI WEEK 2
Discover the beauty of traditional Japanese indigo Shibori while creating two one-of-a-kind lanterns in this four session workshop. Registration Required
LUMINATA MOON BUILD
Help bring a giant glowing paper moon to life as the backdrop for Luminata's community photo booth. No Registration Required
TEXTILE TUESDAY
Bring your sewing, fabric, embroidery, or wearable art projects and create alongside the community. No Registration Required
Intro to Reed Lantern Making
Create your own illuminated star lantern while learning the fundamentals of reed-and-paper lantern construction. Over four weekly sessions, you'll build a unique lantern from start to finish using traditional techniques. No experience is necessary, and all materials are provided. Space is limited! Registration Require
Please register here to particpate!
INTRO TO INDIGO SHIBORI WEEK 1
Discover the beauty of traditional Japanese indigo Shibori while creating two one-of-a-kind lanterns in this four session workshop.
Registration Required
LUMINATA KICK OFF PLANNING MEETING & GRANT BRAINSTORM
6-9PM
Thinking about applying for a Luminata Grant? Explore materials, learn about the application process, and brainstorm ideas with our team. No Registration Required
7-8.30PM
Saturday, September 19th we will gather at Greenlake again to celebrate the fall equinox with the beloved tradition of Luminata. We invite you to join us for the Kick off planning meeting to learn how you can get involved and what art people would like to work on!
TEXTILE TUESDAY
Bring your sewing, fabric, embroidery, or wearable art projects and create alongside the community. No Registration Required
COMMUNITY BUILD
Demo night and drop in community build for my giant Triop Luminary to learn the basics of creating the translucent skin on a reed luminary. No Registration Required
OPEN WORKSHOP
Bring your creative projects and make use of the Powerhouse's shared workspace, tools, and materials. No Registration Required
TEXTILE TUESDAY
Bring your sewing, fabric, embroidery, or wearable art projects and create alongside the community. No Registration Required