In this mask building workshop, participants will design and build a character mask from clay, brown bags, wood glue and paint. They will be led through the initial conception of a mask based on faces they know or inspired by, including traditional commedia dell’arte archetypes. After construction, the masks require 24 hours to dry before …
In this workshop participants will be led through a character building exploration with the masks they created or ones provided by the facilitator. Participants will be introduced to basic mask performance and character creation techniques. Participants will be given the opportunity to explore themes and issues they are interested in through the use of source …
In this workshop participants will be led through a land-based mask building technique that will involve the close study of the natural environment that surrounds them and an exploration of their relationship with the land. We will discuss interspecies relationships and how the process of gathering and building form nature can influence creative output. Finally …