Making Venetian Masks...

Below are some pics of venetian inspired masks from a workshop I recently went too. I spent most of my time texturing a full masks (the white one below), and will finish this with my class, as we make venetian masks together.
Lace sponged with metallic paint...
Putting texture on the mask before painting...

Use edging so the mask has clean lines...
Serviettes used to cover the half mask...


Masks...

These masks were made by children after I went to the workshop with Donna Demente.  I finally found   
some photos hidden away in my filing cabinet!






Mask Making with Donna Demente

It's funny what a teacher can end up finding in their cupboards.  A few years back I was lucky enough to attend a workshop with artist Donna Demente.  This year I was looking threw my mask box and came across these photos I'd taken at her workshop.  I used the technique she taught us and that year my class made beautiful masks.  This year my class will be making venetian masks.
Masks by Donna Demente
Large mask by Donna Demente
Clay form used to create the masks shape, then papier colle over top, clay being pulled out leaving the mask...adding texture to the mask.
After covering with a few layers of tissue paper the masks are painted with white acrylic paint, then the mask can be painted.  

Koru Cushions

I saw a great idea at the children's art exhibition!  First the children drew their designs in their design book.  They then picked one of their koru patterns and used a highlighter to draw onto their hessian.  Children used wool to sew around the outlines.  Parents then sewed each child's design into cushions.

Scarecrows...

My outing to another school's Art Exhibition...


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