Across the globe, varying cultural traditions and ceremonies involve, and are oftentimes centered around the making and performance in a heavenly embellished and ornate mask. Masks can conceal one’s identity, channel the presence of another being or entity, or simply protect its wearer. In this workshop, we’ll delve into the art of sculptural mask making, creating our very own performance mask with wool. We’ll go through the process of needle felting and learn three dimensional techniques to build an object suitable to be worn and imagine the many ways it can be brought to life.
Age range: Middle and High School
Materials: Wool, felting needles, blocks of soft foam (felting pads), industrial felt, scissors, hot glue gun and glue sticks, Velcro, thread.