Mask Makers Web

Mask-making can aid you in gathering strength, courage and energy. They can help you to burn away negativity, blocks and old ways of being and thinking that keep you from moving forward.

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Masks made on balloons with paper mache

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6th grade students rotate through art every six weeks. One of their favorite projects is papier mache masks. Students examine the history of masks and reflect on their religious, ceremonial and theatrical significance.

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In this unit, students explore the cultural significance of masks. After recalling some of the contexts in which masks are worn in the United States-e.g., Halloween, Mardi Gras, the circus, parades, plays, or costume parties-students discuss the use of masks in stories. Students then investigate the role masks play in ceremonies and on special occasions in various African cultures. Students will see pictures of African masks online, pointing out the similarities and differences between masks of different regions.

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This website is the result of a collaborative project between year 13 art students from Thornhill College, Derry, and Transition year art students from both Inver College, Carraigmacross, and Lucan College, Dublin. The project consisted of two 6-week modules, in which students and staff explored ways in which to work together using ICT, under the common theme of 'Identity'. An introduction to the ICT, including web-crossing, videoconferencing, and use of digital cameras. Establish communication between students and staff Explore issues surrounding the theme of 'Identity' Design and make masks linked to the theme of 'Identity' and the students own work Create a student art gallery for the internet Continue to develop links between students and schools, exploring possible future projects

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Second and third graders at John Stanford International School, and sixth graders at Hamilton International Middle School worked with artist Nathan Scott on masks from the Puerto Rican vejigante tradition Second and third graders at John Stanford International School worked with artist Wendy Mahon on masks based on those from the Guerrero region of Mexico.

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FACES verzorgt cursussen en workshops voor een ieder die grimeren als hobby wil uitoefenen. Daarnaast organiseert Faces een "vakopleiding voor grime en vormgeving". Alle lessen vinden plaats in theater 't Pand teGorinchem

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by Sr. Teresa Rooney, CHF and Ms. Avis McSwain great Site for teaching children.. Materials Paper, paper plates, markers, tinfoil, glitter, newspaper, feathers, paint, sequins scissors, paint brushes and plaster. Each web site gives the materials needed for the mask in question.

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A research project to use VR technologies for imaging ancient theatre artefacts, and to perform New Comedy with reconstructed masks.about the project ancient mask miniatures reconstructed masks performance scenes-MPEG clips for PC and Mac still images of performance credits

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The Arts: Visual arts, Music, Dance, Drama. Also Studies of society and environment, English.

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made by by Country Day School sixth and fifth graders -an intercurricular project from Art and Social Studies-

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Mask-Magic: Masks allow children to practice visual-art skills and then to combine them with movement and dramatic exploration. Each child creates their own mask and explores how to make the mask come to life with movement characterization and sound. - As an arts curriculum specialist Dr. Hunt and Dancing Earth bring a wealth of experience to each Youth Theatre and Dance workshop.

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When Eskimo women dance, their hands are active and expressive while their feet often remain still, and they generally accent their hand movements with finger masks. The central part of the mask, like the face mask, often displays a circle-within-a-circle motif which represents the cosmos. Sometimes finger masks portray a toothy inua, or they may represent smiling male guardian spirits, frowning female spirits or mythical beasts

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We offer a substantial two-year full-time foundation training course in partnership with our sponsor Anniesland College - the Higher National Diploma in Puppet Theatre Arts- with no age limits. This course is 'hands-on' and requires high levels of motivation, stamina and committment. We specialise in cultural animation projects, professional training, international residencies and transcultural workshops, education and therapy work, touring exhibitions and performances, film and special effects, research and publications. We create theatre, direct projects, teach workshops, design exhibitions, make masks and puppets on commission, promote mask and puppet work within the sector, and continue to learn and gather momentum from our collaborations.

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We run a wide range of education activities, ranging from individual workshops to longer term residencies. We are currently taking bookings for workshops that will run alongside our tour of Robin Hood in 2002 - details are provided below of what we can offer. For autumn 2002, we are planning to run a series of residencies in schools and colleges around Greater London, each culminating in a showcase performance. If you are interested in finding out more about any aspect of our educational work please complete the contact form.

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Red Cross in Berlin arranges maskworkshop for patients: ?Bei der Arbeit mit der Maske habe ich gesp?rt, dass der andere Teil von mir, der kraftvolle, spontane und fantasievolle lebendig wurde. Das war etwas ganz Befreiendes und ein St?ck Gl?ck.? Aussage einer Krebskranken

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Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute ....MoliEre used this idea of the mask to portray his characters as always masked to some degree as to their true nature. For MoliEre, it was a human characteristic to try to appear to be more or better than one is.....

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In beautiful surroundings you can participate in workshops . Contact the Theatre for more info. Site in Danish

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Course on the theory and practice of papier-mach? mask making. Apply online here. + further info.

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( SCHOOL USES LARVAL ( Basel ) masks.See the program) Established by Lassa?d Sa?di, in 1983, after a collaboration lasting 10 years with Jacques Lecoq (Paris) to give a theatrical training based on Movement. Our school is not like the traditional theatre schools. The teaching is angled toward the creative side of each individual. Therefore, the school is not only for interpreters but above all for creators. The pedagogy assure a daily monitoring of each student.

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In Education ~ traditional and contemporary bilingual and cultural specific performances encourage greater cultural awareness and understanding of particular language and culture within the Australian LOTE (Languages Other Than English) curriculum context. We take Bilingual Performances and Residencies/Workshops to schools and institutions in metropolitan, regional, and remote areas, throughout Australia, and overseas. Languages used......English, Indonesian/Malay, Spanish, and Portuguese. In Community ~ diverse range of activities, consultancies and projects include Community Cultural Development, Community Theatre, Forum Theatre, Special Workshops and Residencies for Personal Growth and Professional Development. Cross Cultural, Multicultural, or Hybrid....Performances of Mask, Dance & Puppet Theatre are Dynamic and Vibrant.....performed at Festivals and Special Events

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Halloween is long over, but that hasn't stopped members of MHC Latina community from experimenting with masks and costumes. In fact, with the help of Cuban artist Leandro Soto, visiting assistant professor in theatre arts and volunteer cultural adviser in visual arts and theatre to La Unidad, and his former pupil, Mexican artist Ren? Germ?n Maldonado, members of La Unidad have been exploring Mexican traditions surrounding mask-making, dancing, music, and costumes.

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Kids made beautiful masks here. We Make Masks! "To tell our stories, we make masks!" These inspiring words from the excellent instructional video, "Agayuliyararput: The Living Tradition of Yup?ik Masks"1, motivated an integrated studies project by the Third and Fourth grade Open Optional students at Willard Bowman Elementary in Anchorage, Alaska.

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MASK Taught by Jim Calder The mask reveals what the face conceals. Through the mask we are free to explore the inner world, and the external life of, ourselves and the character. Responsiveness and listening are enhanced through the work, as is the actor's sense of play. Neutral Masks, Lavel Mask (a Swiss Mask slightly past neutral), character, and Commedia Masks are used. Usually voice and text are included. 10 weeks. Once a week.

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Children from 5th grade made this masks.On line exhibition

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