Whale Festival Coral Lantern Workshop

Whale Festival Coral Lantern Workshop
From AUD $5.00
  • Location: Hervey Bay, QLD
  • Product code: PTU4KX

In this two-hour hands-on workshop artist and educator Nadine Schmoll will guide you to create your own up-cycled lantern inspired by coral polyps. As a Coral Watch ambassador, Nadine will share her knowledge of the fascinating secret life of coral, including reefs on our very own doorstep in Hervey Bay.

Cut, mould, sculpt and paint your lantern, transforming waste materials into your own sustainable artwork. After the workshop join the Whale Festival lantern parade departing from City Park and become a champion for the reef! (marshalling in City Park from 5.30pm for 6pm start)

Two sessions will run on Saturday 3 August:
12.30pm – 2.30pm
3pm - 5pm

Please note: this workshop is designed for ages 8+ and includes the use of scissors and heating tools. Participants under 8 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.


This event is supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund, a partnership between the Queensland Government and Fraser Coast Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.