Mask Making: Clay to Paper Mache with Alesia Lacina (Grades 6-12)

Overview

Impress your friends at Halloween! Or scare the neighborhood kids! Transform raw clay and paper into wearable, sculpted works of art! In this hands-on 4-session class, students will learn the full process of sculptural mask-making. Starting with a solid clay base to build three-dimensional features, students will then layer paper mache over their forms, pull the dried shells, and bring their creations to life with paint and mixed-media embellishments. Perfect for youth interested in sculpture, costume design, or character building. Instructor: Alesia Lacina Dates: Saturdays, September 12 - October 3, 2026 (4 sessions) Time: 10:00-11:30 am Location: Stew Makerspace Craft & Paint Room Tuition: $75 (financial assistance available for those who qualify)

Address & Contact

For more information, contact:

• Grinnell Area Arts Council
• (641) 236-3203
• info@grinnellarts.org