During the summer and fall we hold free community workshops in North Portland where people can learn paper mache and puppet-building skills while volunteering their time to help us build amazing new pieces for the procession.
Additionally in summer 2024 we plan to add tuition-based mask-making and lantern-making classes for people who want to make their very own pieces while helping us raise funds to support the procession.
Community Workshops:
Help us make props and puppets for the procession!
2024 dates and times TBA. Mainly suited for adults, but kids can come if they are willing to help their adults. Location in North Portland.
Upcoming Classes:
Make a Willow Lantern
Learn how make a pyramid-shaped lantern with willow branches and translucent paper mache to carry in the procession. A single session class, ages 12-adult. Other details TBA. Location in North Portland.
Basic Paper Mache Masks
Learn how to make a simple one-of-a-kind paper mache mask starting with a base of paper, cardboard, tinfoil and tape. A 3 session class, ages 12-adult. Other details TBA. Location in North Portland.
Advanced Paper Mache Masks
Sculpt a clay mask design over a face-form, then learn how to overcast it with paper mache to create a one-of-a-kind mask. A 4 session class, ages 16-adult. Other details TBA. Location in North Portland.
Biodegradable Masks
Make a mask from natural and biodegradable materials including reclaimed burlap, a cornstarch and glycerin “bio-plastic” mixture, paint we will make from earth-based pigments, and found objects from the natural environment. A 2 session class, ages 12-adult. Other details TBA. Location in North Portland.
