Garden Lanterns

Bring a little magic to your garden with this warm, family-friendly lantern making workshop. Together, we’ll create a beautiful 5×10 inch cedar lantern, beginning with sketching seasonal designs inspired by the spring equinox, summer blooms, and the rhythms of the natural world.

Using easy-to-handle tools like coping saws, you’ll cut your design into cedar panels, then seal and assemble your lantern with a solar light so it glows beautifully outdoors. This class is welcoming to all ages and skill levels and offers a chance to slow down, work with your hands, and enjoy the simple pleasure of making something meaningful.

You’ll leave with a handcrafted lantern ready to brighten your garden, patio, or outdoor gathering space.

Instructor will provide the following:

Cedar wood, pencils, paper, saws, drills and drill bits, glue, nails, sealer, solar lights

Students are asked to:

Dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes

Skill Level 

No experience required

Age Requirement 

Students ages 12 and older are welcome to attend this class. Ages 12-17 must register with another registered adult.

Location Details 

Marine Mills Folk School

550 Pine St.

Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047

Cost Details

Tuition: $50

Materials Fee: $25

Total Cost: $75

NOTE: Be aware we may cancel class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached. We work to balance teachers’ need to plan for a class with students’ busy schedules — not an easy task. Please register as early as possible! If interested, you can find our cancellation policy HERE.