Melanka Mask creation & finishing techniques

In this session, participants will continue developing and completing their masks. Those working with plaster or paper maché will move into the final stages—refining their forms, then adding paint, varnish, and finishing details to bring their creations to life.

New participants are welcome to join! While the paper maché process requires a longer drying period and won’t be available to new participants, alternative methods using plaster bandages (which harden within 30 minutes) and natural materials (such as sticks, hay, and faux fur) can be explored. These masks can be completed during the session or easily finished at home with guidance provided.

Whether you’re returning or just joining in, this workshop offers a supportive, creative environment to deepen your engagement with the embodied art of mask-making.

*This is the 2nd of a series of 3 workshops, all part of the Kosa Arts residency at Hart House, connected with the "Talking Walls" exhibition "Future Folkways".

Please note: Open to U of T students first; open to the general public a couple of weeks before the workshop

You may also like the following events from Folk camp:

• Next Thursday, 27th November, 11:00 am, Willow Star Weaving - Bendy Sticks & Bright Stars in Toronto
• Next month, 11th December, 06:00 pm, Kosa Folk Tales Series - Sharing Old Stories from Europe in Toronto
• Happening on, 11th January, 02:00 pm, Introduction to Ukrainian Winter Songs - Celebrating Winter Together. in Toronto

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