This class teaches students to create a unique wearable mask using a streamlined paper mache mask-making method.

It is taught by by professional mask-maker and Wildland Roots Artistic Director Moni J. Sears, and is based on a technique taught by Bruce Marrs at the Dell Arte School of Physical Theatre in the late 1990s.

During the morning session, participants build a custom mask base with aluminum foil, tape and cardboard over a face form, then apply a single layer of paper mache inside and out using a biodegradable paste. The masks are then set in the sun or in front of a fan to dry over the lunch break.

Immediately after lunch, participants reinforce their mask edges with wire, trim out eye holes and apply final paper mache detail. We then take a break while the paper mache dries.

In the final afternoon session, students paint their masks and add ties and other embellishments.

Location: The Wildland Roots community workspace is at #2 Troll Alley, at the far end of Green Anchors. Allow extra time to find your way there from the main gate. You can follow the wooden signs for Troll Alley, or use this detailed map through the Green Anchors property.

Parking: Please park on the street outside the Green Anchors entrance, or in the Cathedral Park Boat Ramp parking lot.

Parking if you have accessibility needs:
(1) Drive through the Green Anchors main gate
(2) Take the first turn on your right
(3) Where the driveway splits take the left side
(4) Drive all the way to the workshops at back of the property to where it looks like the driveway ends (5) Take the last possible left turn and drive down the hill, then park on the north side of the pier classroom space immediately next to the last shipping container.
Since onsite parking is limited, please make sure to request accessibility parking ahead of time so we can ensure there is space for you.

Class Cancellation and Refund Policy

Cancellations made 1 week or more in advance of the event date will receive a 100% refund.

For cancellations made less than 1 week before the event, but more than 24 hours before the event, we can offer you a credit towards a future class to be used within 6 months, but we do not offer refunds.

For cancellations occurring 24 hours or less before the class (or in the instance of your not showing up to the class) you will lose the payment for the class.

If you are unable to attend you can give your spot to a friend, but the same refund and credit policy for your payment applies.

When you register for a class, you agree to these terms.

Cancellations can be made by email (wildlandroots@gmail.com) or text (503-341-9176). Thank you!

More about Wildland Roots at www.wildlandroots.org

Simple Paper Mache Mask-making