72 Hours Stat!

The Mask making exercise described in this essay has been developed for use by community groups who are competing for prize money (yet to be announced) in the Sherwood Festival 2003.

Where's That?

The Place To Be In 2003!

It was important to me when I chose to create this project that it be affordable and achievable for everyone in our community. This is because the theme for the Festival this year is belonging. It is crucial that no one be excluded from the creative community building activities or on the night of the Festival. And so the design had to be easily accessible to the elderly as well as the young, disabled, all races, religions and cultures that seek to belong in our environment. It had to have parameters that did not empower the rich or for any reason exclude the poor as is often the case. However the rich are not only welcome but valued as participants who bring with them a wealth of expertise and gentle light hearted banter. This after all is a getting to know you exercise. No reverse discrimination here!

The method involved in the project is to be explained very well. It is extremely important that those who feel less than confident or who teeter on the edge of low esteem - are empowered, enlighten and enthused. Goodness you say could this be possible?

Can't think why not!

Just this morning (22nd April) I received an email from Krishanna Spencer from the Suite team of editors. She writes the topic Assemblage, Sculpture, Collage, Creative Arts, Creativity She is allowing me to display her image "Triple Goddess" so that readers can have a glimpse of what can be achieved. I am not sure how Krishanna did her sculptural piece - but- let me explain how we will go about ours. Not that everyone has to do it exactly this way but if time is precious, materials are rare and experience is a little on the scarce side this instructional essay will guide you every step of the way.

Preparations.

1. Key Leader. Before you begin some one in the group will need to be designated key leader. There will be workshops run through out the South Western District or if you are an Interstate or International reader. This kit can be made available through snail mail. (Australia Post.)
2. Workspace. You will need a large workspace and an area to store materials. There will need to be sufficient space for the mask to be able to sit undisturbed for long spells. If you don't have space that can be designated specifically for that purpose - Fold Away Roller Tables are very good. The ones pictured in this photo were granted to Mary MacKillop Primary School by Telstra Kids Funding Project. They are ideal because we can move them around from class to class and then store them away in the Art Shed when they are not needed. These welcome additions to our equipment make sure that we can be included in activities that are extra to the regular curriculum like this project and that all of the Mary MacKillop students receive an adequate Art Education. If this option is not available though you may need to rough it. To be truthful I have been known to take groups to the park and work on benches if space really can't be found for this kind of work.
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