Queens’ Lantern Workshop Glows in Flushing

Flushing’s rec center lit last night with Queens’ Lantern Workshop, crafting NYC’s spring night. Maker Mia Chen taught 40 to fold paper glows, a $15 class for festive beams. It’s borough light—pure Queens vibe, wicks bright. A kid glued a star; a pro strung a lamp. ‘Queens shines—this is it,’ Chen says, sparking flames. The room turned radiant.

The shop’s new—March 18’s debut, it doubled since RSVPs, packing tables by 6 p.m. Chen’s a Corona crafter; last night’s crowd hit max—lights bobbed. A latecomer nabbed a kit; glue stuck—NYC grit glowed. Creations glowed outside—night turned magic. #FlushingLanterns trended; Brooklyn’s dim.

Some griped—’Too fiddly,’ sniped a newbie, dodging paste. Space pinched—latecomers stood; craft held. A wick fizzled—relit quick; work rolled. Staten’s eyeing a rival, but Flushing owns it—glows rule. The center’s never beamed so bold.

Chen’s teasing a lantern walk, maybe monthly if spring bites. ‘NYC’s dark—this lights it,’ she says, packing spares. The shop’s a Queens win—grit meets gleam. It’s a light fix; join the next. Bring a match—glows call.