Chinese Paper Lantern Making Workshop for Teams and Friends

Chinese Paper Lantern Making Workshop for Teams and Friends

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Celebrate creativity, culture, and connection—great for mindful breaks, festive gatherings, or team building

Dora Xu
(Snailblazer)

5.0 (49)

1 hour

1 to 50 guests

$55 - $85 ($55 for Class only, no box; $85 for Class and box)

How it works

Book or Request your preferred time

We'll send a Box to you (a craft kit with what you'll need). Shipping in the US is free, and you'll get your box delivered in time for your class. We ship nationwide.

Enjoy the online class - after booking, you'll get a link to join the interactive class.

What you'll do

Step into the vibrant traditions of the Chinese Lunar New Year and the Lantern Festival in this livestreamed, hands-on paper lantern workshop. You’ll explore the cultural meaning behind lanterns—symbols of renewal, reunion, and hope—before crafting your own illuminated piece to brighten your space. While rooted in festive traditions, this workshop can be enjoyed year-round, and your finished lantern makes a beautiful decoration for your home or office.

This interactive session blends cultural storytelling with beginner-friendly crafting, making it perfect for corporate team building, a crafty gathering with friends or loved ones, or anyone who enjoys learning new skills. The experience feels festive, creative, and culturally enriching.

Please note: this virtual class focuses on creating rounded paper lanterns without frames. Making lanterns with wooden frames requires additional time and is available for private group bookings only—feel free to reach out for more information.

Upcoming dates for Chinese Paper Lantern Making Workshop for Teams and Friends

Times are New York time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 9:28pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

299 upcoming dates between 5 Feb 2027 and 15 May 2027.

Fri, Feb 5 2027, 8pm-9pm
Fri, Feb 5 2027, 9pm-10pm
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What you'll get in your craft kit

A set of patterned origami paper

Double-sided tape or glue stick

LED tealight

*Free craft kit shipping in the U.S. and the Netherlands. Shipping to other countries may incur a small fee, please inquire for details.

Note: the craft kit is optional. If you have any leftover gift-wrapping paper or colorful paper packaging, or magazine pages, upcycle them in this workshop! This lantern is very easy to scale up or down depending on the size of your paper.

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Knowledge required

Beginner friendly

What you'll need

a scissor or craft knife

a pencil or pen

a ruler

Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 6 years old).

An adult must be present whilst kid(s) engage with the box.

Verified reviews

Recent reviews of Chinese Paper Lantern Making Workshop for Teams and Friends

5/5 from Paul Broholm, attended Mar 2026: The class was a lot of fun, and with Dora's clear instructions it was easy to make a finished and presentable lantern.
5/5 from Yunan Xie, attended Mar 2026: I took this class on Mar 3 during the Chinese Lantern Festival, which made it feel extra special! It was such a great experience. Dora is warm, patient, and really fun to learn from. She started with a short introduction to the traditions and customs of the festival, which gave nice context before we began the craft. Then she guided us step by step through the project, and everything was easy to follow. I especially loved that we also tried solving some “lantern riddles” — that was such a fun touch! After the class, she even emailed me a PDF with the instructions so I could make it again on my own. 60 minutes went by so quickly. I’d absolutely recommend her class!
5/5 from Sunniva Unneland, attended Mar 2026: I had a great time Dora’s workshop! It felt like hanging out with friends and making crafts. Would highly recommend!
5/5 from George Vlad Stan, attended Mar 2026: I loved Dora's calming, pleasant voice and the clear instructions she gave us. I also liked the riddles she prepared for us that were sprinkled throughout the workshop. I would recommend the class to anyone
5/5 from Kristina, attended Mar 2026: What a great class! Dora makes it so simple and by the end you’re left with an adorable little lantern! Highly recommend :)
5/5 from Mary Ma, attended Feb 2026: ⸻ I had the pleasure of attending Dora’s live online paper lantern-making class in real time, and I was truly inspired. Even though the class was conducted virtually, her teaching style was humorous, warm, and highly engaging. At the beginning of the session, she briefly introduced the traditional significance of hanging red lanterns during the Lunar Chinese New Year. She then patiently and clearly explained the steps and techniques for making paper lanterns, presenting everything in a well-organized and easy-to-follow way. During the explanation, she also incorporated the cultural background of the Lantern Festival, including the traditions of admiring lantern displays and solving lantern riddles. She encouraged real-time interaction by inviting everyone to guess riddles together, which kept the atmosphere lively and energetic throughout the class. Before we knew it, an hour had flown by, yet everyone was still wanting more. It was a wonderful live online class that beautifully combined cultural depth with creativity and fun. Special thanks to Dora for her thoughtful sharing and excellent teaching!
5/5 from Yilin Xu, attended Feb 2026: I really loved Dora’s live paper lantern class! Her explanations were clear and engaging. She guided us step by step in making a paper lantern and also shared the cultural meaning of hanging lanterns during the Lunar New Year, as well as the traditions of lantern viewing and riddle guessing during the Lantern Festival. The interactive riddle activity made the class especially fun and festive. Thank you, Dora!
5/5 from Shilin Xu, attended Feb 2026: Participating in Dora’s live paper lantern class was a very rewarding experience. She patiently explained the methods and techniques for making paper lanterns and also introduced the cultural meaning of hanging red lanterns during the Chinese Lunar New Year. During the lesson, she shared the origins of Lantern Festival traditions such as lantern viewing and riddle guessing. The interactive riddle activity made the class lively and engaging. Thank you, Dora, for such a wonderful and meaningful class!
5/5 from Dongmei Xu, attended Feb 2026: What impressed me most about this Chinese Paper Lantern Making Workshop was the idea of reusing waste materials. The teacher encouraged us to use old paper we were about to throw away to make lanterns, and it was the first time I really felt that environmental protection isn’t just a slogan — it can actually become something warm and meaningful through creativity and hands-on work. Watching the paper slowly turn into a delicate lantern full of festive vibes was both surprising and satisfying. It also gave me a new perspective on recycling and making better use of resources.
5/5 from Qianduo An, attended Feb 2026: The teacher explained everything in a really detailed and patient way. She demonstrated each step slowly, and whenever we didn’t quite understand something, she would go over it again. There was never any pressure to keep up, and the whole process was shown very clearly. What I liked most was the idea of reusing waste paper. Paper that we were about to throw away was turned, with the teacher’s guidance, into a beautiful lantern full of festive atmosphere for the Lantern Festival. It felt really rewarding. During the workshop, she also introduced the origin of the Lantern Festival and included some lantern riddles, which made the class feel more festive and interactive. Overall, it was a fulfilling and enjoyable experience, and definitely a meaningful hands-on lesson.
5/5 from Bin Xu, attended Feb 2026: The explanations are concise and easy to understand, with clear steps, making them very easy to follow. Thumbs up!

Your teacher

Dora Xu
(Snailblazer)

5.0 (49)

Women-owned

I’ve loved making things with my hands for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I’d transform my grandma’s scrap fabric into runway-ready Barbie outfits or patched up my little cousin’s torn trousers with an embroidered elephant patch. Growing up in Asia, where care, repair, and mending is common practice, I came to appreciate the deep heritage of traditional craftsmanship and sustainability passed down through generations. A broken piece that’s lovingly repaired and embellished carries more story, personality, and resilience; it’s the imperfection that makes it more beautiful.

After learning about the devastating impact of the fashion industry on the planet and human health, I dedicated my study and work to sustainability. After an MA in Environmental Management from Yale, couture training in Argentina, and 8 years of sustainability consulting across the U.S. and the Netherlands, I realized that people rarely change their mindset because of a corporate strategy deck or sustainability campaign. They change because they feel something. When someone experiences the joy of turning “waste” into something wonderful with their own hands, imagination opens far faster than logic ever could.

That insight become crystal clear through my work as co-founder of Repair Café Oud-Noord Amsterdam, where I’ve been teaching local residents to repair damaged textiles since 2022. Our work was featured in the Japanese documentary "The Repair Café" by Masato Sezawa, which went on to inspire the repair movement across Japan—demonstrating how a grassroots, hands-on approach to sustainability can ripple outward and spark meaningful change at a global scale.

That realization led me to start SnailBlazer, a sustainability and cross-cultural education organization. Like a trailblazer—but at a slower and more intentional pace—SnailBlazer invites people into a world where sustainability feels playful, cultural exchange feels natural, and creativity brings people together. Through workshops in textile upcycling, embroidery, crochet, macramé, and origami, I create spaces where people can take a pause, reconnect with their hands, their hearts, and each other. If you’re excited to play like a kid again, I’d love to welcome you into the SnailBlazer community —one mindful stitch at a time.

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