Learn how to transform common household objects into expressive, whimsical paper mache animal sculptures. Students will be taught how to combine various shaped everyday objects to create a gestural armature for their animal’s torso, legs and head. Once they have captured the character of their animal they will cover their armature with a skin of glued paper, i.e., paper mache. Various papers and magazines will be used as a finish to enhance the spirit of the animal sculptures. If time allows, students may also add paint to their sculptures.

Class minimum: 4

Class maximum: 10

About the Instructor:

Mary is new to Whitehall from New York. She is an accredited Interior Designer specializing in commercial projects, specifically Libraries. Surrounded by creative family members throughout her life she had always been exposed to drawing, painting, sewing and sculpting.

ACWL-Nuveen classes are supported in part by CatchMark Technologies, Michigan Arts & Culture Council, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Nuveen Benevolent Trust.