1708 Gallery

InLight Richmond

LANTERN-MAKING IN YOUR CLASSROOM!

GREETINGS, TEACHERS!

1708 Gallery is pleased to invite you and your students to participate in InLight Richmond on Friday, November 2, 2012. The evening of light-based art and performances will kick off with a Community Lantern Parade. Create one-of-a-kind, artful lanterns in your classrooms to carry in the parade. Check out the list below of simple lantern-making ideas to create with your students.

Click here for a history of lanterns to share with your classes.

Click here for a print-out you can send home to parents with more information about InLight Richmond.

Click each of the following links for easy, step-by-step instructions:

Balloon Lanterns
Square Column Lanterns
Milk Carton Lanterns
Tissue Paper Lanterns
Tin Can Lanterns
Paper Bag Lanterns
Frosted Glass Jar Lanterns
Folding Paper Lanterns

Download tips for making all 8 lanterns HERE.