Fifth grade looked at masks from different cultures of Africa. One of the observations they made was that all the masks were symmetrical so that became one of the objectives. They used tooling foil to create a mask expressive of themselves through using some of the elements of the masks we viewed as well as creating their own symbols. Students added color with sharpies and were given free reign of my craft bin (beads, wire, feathers, chenille stems, gems, raffia...). We reviewed the difference between geometric and organic forms for the base. Students brainstormed what they would like their base to be and then used Crayola air dry clay to make them. They inserted a craft stick to hold their mask. They were then painted with metallic temperas. Students were challenged to consider the construction of their base so that the mask would remain balanced in an upright position. All 100+ masks were displayed throughout our main lobby!
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Mrs. Kendell
I was a graphic designer for many years, and then decided to make the leap into art education. I taught elementary art for 8 years. Archives
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