Little Amal events at UAL: get involved
- Written byCat Cooper
- Published date 21 March 2023
Little Amal is the 12-foot puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee child at the heart of The Walk. She has become a global symbol of human rights, especially those of refugees.
Little Amal is returning to London on 2nd April to celebrate Passover, Easter and Ramadan. Amal will be walking through Camden, meeting multi-faith groups throughout the day.
Little Amal Lantern Making Events
Everyone is invited to participate in workshops and events in preparation for the dusk lantern parade on Sunday as Little Amal returns to London for a festival of welcome, celebration and friendship.
Leading up to the walk, University of the Arts London (UAL) is hosting two days of Lantern Making Workshops, creatively led by Wimbledon College of Arts and Central Saint Martins.
1 April: Little Amal Lantern Making at Central Saint Martins
Times: 12, 1,2 and 3pm.
Location: The Street, Central Saint Martins, 1 Granary Square, London. Our accessibility information
Join UAL for an afternoon of arty illumination! We will guide you in the process of making lanterns informed by geometric pattern, incorporating light, and inspired by Islamic ornament. Workshop materials are provided.
Who can attend?
Workshops are for the whole community including families and individuals and are suitable for people aged 6 to any age. Children under 16 need to be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
Register
Please pre-book for this workshop.
2 April: Little Amal Lantern Making at the British Library
Time: 3-5pm
Location: British Library, 96 Euston Road, London
Join UAL at the British Library for an afternoon of arty illumination! We will guide you in the process of making lanterns informed by geometric pattern, incorporating light, and inspired by Islamic ornament. Workshop materials are provided.
Who can attend?
Workshops are for the whole community including families and individuals and are suitable for people aged 6 to any age. Children under 16 need to be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
Register
Please pre-book for this workshop.
Parade: Light my way
On the evening of Sunday 2 April Amal leads a parade of Ramadan-inspired lanterns from Chalton Street in the Somers Town Estate to Granary Square, King’s Cross with music from many Arabic drumming traditions.