The joy of masks and puppets

One of my favourite art forms is mask making and also puppet making. Both mask making and puppetry are ancient art forms, I like the history and mystery associated with them. they can be used to tell stories, play games and inspire imaginative play. I learnt many techniques for mask making and puppetry on my Theatre and performance Design Degree. I have ran many workshops over the years with families, school children and SEND pupils in shadow puppetry, hand puppets, finger puppets and mask making. Using a whole range of materials from simple cardboard cut outs to more complicated and sophisticated thermo plastics and latex. It’s such a joy to make something and ‘bring it to life’  it’s a perfect mix of arts, crafts, imagination, play, form and function!

Please enjoy these photos from some past projects and contact me via missdaly@carolinedaly.co.uk if you would like me to run a puppet or mask making workshop for your group.