River of Light
River of Light is a celebration of light in winter. The first celebration was at the Mosesian Center for the Arts on January 18, 2025, at 4pm, Presented by the Public Arts & Culture Committee in partnership with the Watertown Cultural Council and Mosesian Center for the Arts. the lantern-making workshops and wintertime parade build community and bring light. The workshops and celebration were supported by the Public Arts & Culture Committee, the Mass Cultural Council, and the Watertown Cultural Council.
Three workshops are available:
Artist Large-scale Lantern Making Workshop
Instructor: Gowri Savoor
Day & Time: Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Price:$50
Location: Mosesian Center for the Arts
Register: https://www.mosesianarts.org/product/1875
Join us for a lantern making workshop taught by experienced artist and educator Gowri Savoor. Using materials such as willow branches, tissue paper and LED lights participants will learn how to make lanterns and later can join the outdoor parade River of Lights on January 18th. In this fun and rewarding workshop students will acquire the skill to build the lanterns and will have the chance to be a part of a community engaging activity. The inspiration for the workshops and the parade is River. What does the river mean or evoke for each participant? The rivers are rich with life. Fish, frogs, otters and dragonflies are only some of the animals and insects found in and around the river’s fast-moving waters. Inspiration can also be found in the rivers’ lore from water spirits to river goddesses – let your imagination inspire you! Rivers are roads that take us places and the water of the river is life giving. Rivers need to be protected and kept clean. The Large -Scale Lantern Making Workshop is intended to create 10 large scale lanterns. All materials will be provided.
Community Lantern Making Workshop - Session 1
Instructor: Gowri Savoor
Day & Time: Monday, October 21, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Price: $10
Location: Mosesian Center for the Arts
Register: https://www.mosesianarts.org/product/1876
Join us for a lantern making workshop taught by experienced artist and educator Gowri Savoor. Using materials such as willow branches, tissue paper and LED lights participants will learn how to make lanterns and later can join the outdoor parade River of Lights on January 18th. In this fun and rewarding workshop students will acquire the skill to build the lanterns and will have the chance to be a part of a community engaging activity. The inspiration for the workshops and the parade is River. What does the river mean or evoke for each participant? The rivers are rich with life. Fish, frogs, otters and dragonflies are only some of the animals and insects found in and around the river’s fast-moving waters. Inspiration can also be found in the rivers’ lore from water spirits to river goddesses – let your imagination inspire you! Rivers are roads that take us places and the water of the river is life giving. Rivers need to be protected and kept clean. All materials will be provided.
Community Lantern Making Workshop - Session 2
Instructor: Gowri Savoor
Day & Time: Monday, October 21, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Price: $10
Location: Mosesian Center for the Arts
Register: https://www.mosesianarts.org/product/1877
Join us for a lantern making workshop taught by experienced artist and educator Gowri Savoor. Using materials such as willow branches, tissue paper and LED lights participants will learn how to make lanterns and later can join the outdoor parade River of Lights on January 18th. In this fun and rewarding workshop students will acquire the skill to build the lanterns and will have the chance to be a part of a community engaging activity. The inspiration for the workshops and the parade is River. What does the river mean or evoke for each participant? The rivers are rich with life. Fish, frogs, otters and dragonflies are only some of the animals and insects found in and around the river’s fast-moving waters. Inspiration can also be found in the rivers’ lore from water spirits to river goddesses – let your imagination inspire you! Rivers are roads that take us places and the water of the river is life giving. Rivers need to be protected and kept clean. All materials will be provided.
Special workshop for teachers: