March Equinox Illumination: Open Play Workshops

March 8, 2026
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
CO*LAB
9641 102A Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 0G3
Formerly known as GLOW, this parade is back with a fresh coat of paint!

Join CO*LAB for their 10 year anniversary of GLOW, now named MARCH!

Drop in to an Open Play Workshop to explore CO*LAB’s materials, try playful new techniques, and learn the craft of lantern making. Attend a single session or come to every workshop—whatever fits your schedule. CO*LAB will have ready-made designs for those who want a guided project and extra materials on hand for makers who want to go all out. If you have a concept but need help realizing it, GABS, their lead artist, will be on site at every Open Play Workshop to assist and advise.

Fee: $5 per person. These funds go directly towards materials, tool usage, lantern storage (if needed) and access to CO*LAB’s lead artist, GABS, for any and all hints and tricks in the creation of lantern making!

All workshop dates:

Sundays: March 1, 8, 15 | 11 AM – 3 PM

Tuesdays: March 3, 10, 17 | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

In 2021, a fire destroyed CO*LAB’s lantern collection. They are now committed to rebuilding and expanding their collection so the festival can grow each year! If you create a lantern with CO*LAB, please consider donating the piece to the collection. If you are utterly in love with your creation, CO*LAB encourages you to take it with you with an invitation to join them again for their next parade!

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