1. Chinese Lanterns Medium: Clay Elements: Form and Space
Principles: Balance, Pattern, Unity

2. History & Use
Developed in Ancient China during the Tang Dynasty, 7th century.
Chinese lanterns became a symbol of hope and good wishes.
They provided the people with electricity and to decorate their homes.
Features: The most common are red and oval shape.
Today the Chinese lantern is widely used in festivals, especially in Chinese New Year, Mid-Autumn Festival and Lantern Festival.

4. Chinese Calendar Animal Branch New Year Dates
鼠 Shǔ Rat 子 Zǐ January 25, 2020
牛 Niú Ox 丑 Chǒu February 12, 2021
虎 Hǔ Tiger 寅 Yín February 1, 2022
兔 Tù Rabbit 卯 Mǎo January 22, 2023
龍 Lóng Dragon 辰 Chén February 10, 2024
蛇 Shé Snake 巳 Sì January 29, 2025
马 Mǎ Horse 午 Wǔ February 17, 2026
羊 Yáng Goat 未 Wèi February 7, 2027
猴 Hóu Monkey 申 Shēn January 27, 2028
雞 Jī Rooster 酉 Yǒu February 13, 2029
狗 Gǒu Dog 戌 Xū February 16, 2018
豬 Zhū Pig 亥 Hài February 5, 2019

5. Born in 2003: Goat Lucky Colors: Green, Violet, Red Lucky Numbers: 2,7
Lucky Flowers: Carnation, Primrose
Personality: Gentle, Mild-mannered, Shy, Kind
Careers: Pediatrician, Actor, Teacher, Interior Designer, Florist, Musician, Editor, Illustrator

6. Born in 2004: Monkey Lucky Colors: White, Blue, Gold
Lucky Numbers: 4, 9
Lucky Flowers: Chrysanthemum, Crape-myrtle
Personality: Independent, Honest, Positive, Cordial
Careers: Accountant, Banker, Engineer, Science Teacher

7. Born in 2005: Rooster Lucky Colors: Gold, Brown, Yellow
Lucky Numbers: 5,7,8
Lucky Flower: Gladiola,
Personality: Chatty, Open, Honest, Loyal, Outgoing
Careers: Sales, Athlete, Journalist, Dentist, Fireman, Police Officer

8. SLAB

9. Cylinder

10. Pinch Pot

11. Chinese Lantern Project
Draw four thumbnail sketches of a Chinese Lantern.
Create the pinch pot, slab, or cylinder depending on the shape of your lantern.
Lid is optional. Top of lantern can be open. May include a thick wire.
Score, slip, and smudge together.
With potter’s needle, cut out designs to show negative space.
Smooth out for bone dry stage.
Bisque fire.
Glaze lantern.