The first plaster mold from the face, the creation of the character mould in clay then mould in plaster, positive mold, cutting the border and eyes of mask, colouring mask and finally working with masks. These basics are being learned by the youngsters of the city in a three day mask making workshop. The Mask Making Workshop is being organised at Jawahar Bal Bhavan for students to learn something new. Here on Tuesday, was the second day of the workshop, where the students painted their masks made out of Plaster of Paris (PoP).
The students using their extremely unique and creative ideas painted the masks and gave them a new look. Notably, under this three day mask making workshop the children are learning mask design which includes, mold making, leather molding, cutting and trimming, and coloring and finishing. The students are learning about the different kind of masks made around the world. The students are taken on journey of mask making which will be a different and unique art form to be learned other than other art forms for the students.
This workshop includes basic supplies such as clay, sculpture tools, master mold making material and some finishing materials. The students will finish this class with two masks and the knowledge of the process and experience to create more masks. Notably, the students are learning this art form by the in-charge of Modern Performing Arts Sanghratna Bankar. On the first day of the workshop i.e. here on Monday Sanghratna Bankar gave a small demonstration of the mask making. She made the mask out of Plaster of Paris. On the third day of the workshop, the students will give a final touch to their masks and will also exhibit the masks.