VISITORS at M shed got the chance to make their own lanterns as part of Chinese New Year celebrations.

To mark the finale of the celebrations around the Chinese Spring Festival and the Chinese New Year, two free workshops were held.

Chinese artist Aili Purdy helped visitors make their own colourful lanterns and then they took part in processions to mark the end of the Spring Festival.

The event followed on from the Chinese New Year celebrations last weekend at M Shed and Bristol Museum and Art Gallery.

The Year of the Dragon 2012 celebrations at Bristol's museums saw nearly 20,000 visitors taking part a range of activities and events.

Phil Walker, public programmes manager for Bristol Museums, Galleries and Archives, said: "Chinese New Year in Bristol has been bigger and better than ever before, with The Year of the Dragon celebrations taking place across not one – but two – of our city museums.

"Thanks to our Chinese communities, university partners and many supporters, we were able to put on a fantastic programme over the weekend, attracting thousands of visitors. And this year visitors were able to enjoy activities on M Shed Square as well as processions through the city."