Community Lantern Making
At these free workshops, participants will make a simplified paper lantern in the Nebuta style of Japanese lantern floats!
Participants will also have the opportunity to parade their lanterns InLight!
GREETINGS, TEACHERS!
1708 Gallery invites you and your students to participate in InLight Richmond. Create one-of-a-kind, artful lanterns in your classrooms for students to take home and share with their community. Check out our list of simple, DIY lantern-making ideas to create with your students.
Click here for a history of lanterns to share with your class.
Upcoming Workshops
VMFA’s Family Day: Saturday, Sept 13, 11am-3pm
More Info Here
Quirk Gallery: Friday, Sept 19, 5-8pm
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ICA: Friday, October 3, 3-6pm
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Vis Arts: Sunday, Oct 5, 1-3 pm
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Candela Books & Gallery: Tuesday, October 7, 6-9pm
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Lantern Workshop: Black History Museum
Lantern Workshop: 1708 Gallery
DIY Lanterns
Click the following links for easy, step-by-step instructions:
HOW TO MAKE A GLOBE LANTERN
1. Start with 10 strips of paper.
2. Punch a hole at both ends of all strips (not too close to the end).
3. Stack your strips and insert paper fastener through one end and fasten.
4. On the other end, insert fastener through hole and cup then fasten.
5. Spread out strips to form globe.
6. Tie string to fastener on the top for a handle.
7. Place battery votive candle in cup.