Art in the Afternoon: Mask Making

Create your own unique mask in this two session hands-on workshop with artist Kassandra. Design a mask to wear or display on your wall. You can bring your own ideas or choose from images provided by the facilitator for inspiration.

In session 1, you will sculpt your mask in clay and cover it with paper mache. In session 2, you will remove the mask from its clay base, then paint and decorate it using acrylics. Wearable masks will be fitted with elastic. Kassandra will guide you through every step of the process, demonstrating each stage of mask making. By the end of the workshop, you will take home a finished mask.

This program is linked to our Main Gallery exhibition, Woven from a hundred flowers: Celebrating our Nepalese community. The exhibition explores the rich culture and diverse stories of the Nepalese community of the Georges River region. This exhibition showcases the historical, social, and cultural background of Nepal while reflecting the vibrant and evolving Nepalese community of our area. The workshop will begin with a short visit to the exhibition, where we will look at the masks on display and discuss their shapes, colours and meanings. These works will serve as inspiration only. Participants will create their own original designs and will not copy the masks exhibited.

Woven from a hundred flowers: Celebrating our Nepalese community is on display from 1 May until 30 August 2026. For more information, please visit Georges River Council - Woven from a hundred flowers

Date

Session 1: Sunday 12 July 2026

Session 2: Sunday 9 August 2026

Time

2:30-4:30pm

Location

Hurstville Museum & Gallery
14 MacMahon Street, Hurstville NSW 2220

Terms & Conditions

• Bookings are essential for all activities.
• No refunds for cancellations or missed bookings.
• Program swapping is not permitted.
• Programs are fully supervised by qualified staff.
• While all reasonable precautions are taken, participation in the program is at the participants', parent/guardian’s own risk.
• The museum and its staff are not liable for any injury, loss, or damage sustained during the program unless caused by gross negligence.

More Information:

Attendance at our events may be digitally recorded through photographs and/or videos. These images may be used by Georges River Council and Hurstville Museum & Gallery in their publications, social media, council’s website or newspaper. Please notify staff if you do not wish to be filmed.
For more information, please contact Hurstville Museum & Gallery on (02) 9330 6444 or [email protected].
Accessibility Information:

Hurstville Museum & Gallery is committed to providing inclusive services and programs. If you require additional assistance please contact us via phone (02) 9330 6444 and [email protected] or note down your requirements or support needs in your event registration.

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