Three Week Workshop Series
(part 1) Wednesday August 12th from 5pm to 8pm
(part 2) Wednesday August 19th from 5pm to 8pm
(part 1) Wednesday August 26th from 5pm to 8pm
Entry Level Class—No experience necessary
Age 12+ (minors must accompany an adult)
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Step into the world of wearable sculpture. In this three-week series, participants will create a paper mâché piece designed to be worn—from masks and crowns to hats, headpieces, and imaginative wearable creations.
We'll explore the possibilities of wearable sculpture, drawing inspiration from fashion + costume design, to your dream dress-up item as a kid. Participants are encouraged to create something whimsical, expressive, strange + beautiful. This is a beginner friendly workshop!
Week One: Concepts & Construction
- Introduction to wearable sculpture and design considerations
- Brainstorming and sketching ideas
- Learn how to build lightweight, wearable structures
- Working with cardboard, recycled materials, and armatures
- Homemade paper mâché paste demonstration
- Begin constructing masks, crowns, hats, or headpieces
- Test fit and make adjustments for comfort and wearability
Week Two: Building & Paper Mâché
- Continue building and refining forms
- Add dimensional elements, texture, and sculptural details
- Apply paper mâché layers
- Explore techniques for creating volume and surface interest
- Individual feedback and troubleshooting
- Prepare pieces for finishing
Week Three: Painting & Embellishing & Photographing
- Final paper mâché layers and touch-ups
- Painting and surface treatments
- Add finishing details and embellishments
- Final fitting and adjustments
- Group photos and wearable portraits
- Take home your completed creation
All materials are provided however, participants are welcome to bring:
- Specific recycled materials they'd like to incorporate
- Reference photos
- Sketchbooks to sketch ideas for their sculpture
- Small found objects for inspiration
About the Instructor:
Erin Wakeland is a visual artist who makes multi-media sculptures, paintings, and accessories. She is interested in objects, trinkets, and the stories they tell about our world. Erin is inspired by the tug between nature and a whimsical, man-made world. A handmade, vibrant, and painterly quality runs throughout her multi-medium work.
