Paint & Pass: Masks of the Philippines with Mar Cortez

Paint & Pass: Masks of the Philippines with —A Collaborative Art Workshop

This hands-on session blends Filipino culture and art-making with improvisation.

We’ll begin with a look at the history of Filipino masks—ranging from ancestral gold burial masks to festival traditions like Moriones, MassKara, and Dinagyang. Then, participants will dive into a paint-and-pass session, where each mask gathers layers of colour, texture, and story as it moves from hand to hand.

The workshop closes with space for sharing and reflection, as masks return to their originators—revealing how collective hands can transform individual visions into something new.

[Here's an example of what to expect at a Paint & Pass session]

Paint & Pass with Mar Cortez
WED, OCT 8
6 PM-8 PM
1884 Main Street

Registration goes live Wed, Sep 17 @ 8 PM
Free with registration | Limited capacity—first come, first served.

This workshop is part of WHEN WE MAKE: A Creative Healing Series, an initiative by funded by in support of those impacted by the Lapu Lapu Day tragedy.

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