Lesson Plan: Making Masks
Curriculum Link: Art
The Greeks wore masks when acting, made of linen and glue moulded to fit the actor's face. The symbol for the theatre is still the Greek tragedy and comedy masks The children can make their own masks either to wear in play performances, or for display. Originally I had included mask-making as part of the Greek workshop, but there was not enough time. You will need about an hour. Materials required include:
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A4 card pencils scissors plasticine (for resting the card on when making holes) rulers elastic |
staplers coloured paper coloured pens sellotape glue sticks (Pritt sticks) other decorative materials, e.g. wool for hair, glitter |
Instructions
Follow the links for instructions with photos. You can copy these and print onto one sheet of A4 (if you reduce the margins)
General instructions on how to make a mask
Picture of Cyclops mask - follow general instructions to make the mask
Minotaur mask instructions with some pictures of minotaurs and a bull rhyton (ritual vessel)
Medusa mask pictures - follow general instructions and add snakes as shown
