Our services.
Lantern Hire
Light up your event with unforgettable magic. At The Lanternist, we offer a curated collection of stunning, handcrafted lanterns inspired by local flora and fauna—each one designed to spark wonder and transform your space. Whether you're planning a large-scale festival, a community celebration, or a more intimate private gathering, we’ll work with you to create the perfect hire package tailored to your location, atmosphere, and budget.
From immersive trails and glowing garden installations to themed event zones and eye-catching entrances, our lanterns bring warmth, creativity, and a touch of the extraordinary. Let us help you set the scene with light, storytelling, and unforgettable visual moments your guests will talk about long after the lights go out.
Custom Lanterns
Got a vision? We’ll bring it to light—literally. At The Lanternist, we specialize in designing and building bespoke lanterns that turn your ideas into illuminated reality. Whether it’s a beloved animal, a local cultural icon, or a wild and whimsical creature from your imagination, our team works with you from concept through to creation to craft one-of-a-kind pieces that reflect your story, your space, and your style.
Each lantern is thoughtfully designed and expertly handcrafted, using durable, high-impact materials and artistic flair to ensure it shines—day or night. Whether you're looking to make a bold statement at a festival, create a centrepiece for a parade, or light up a community space with a meaningful symbol, we’re here to make it happen.
Big or small, simple or spectacular—if you can dream it, we can light it.
Workshops
Bring creativity to life with our hands-on Lantern Workshops, designed to inspire imaginations and light up your event from the inside out. We offer a range of engaging workshop formats—from relaxed, drop-in sessions perfect for festivals and public events, to more focused willow cane lantern-making experiences ideal for schools, community groups, and smaller gatherings.
Participants of all ages and skill levels are guided through the process of designing and building their own glowing creation, learning traditional techniques and using sustainable materials along the way. It’s more than just craft—it’s connection, storytelling, and shared creativity.
Whether you're looking to activate a space, engage a crowd, or run a series of community-building sessions, we’ll tailor the workshop to suit your audience, schedule, and setting. No experience needed—just imagination, curiosity, and a spark of light.