Affiliated with the national Young Audiences Arts for Learning network
This program offered by: Shuhe
Actor and mask maker Shuhe Hawkins delights students and teachers alike as he guides classes through the process of making and performing in animal masks. Students sculpt and use paper-mâché to create a mask in the likeness of an animal of their choosing, then bring their animal character to life through the use of voice and body movement. In a process that helps develop observation skills and artistic interpretation, Shuhe uses his experience as a performer and maker to bring out individual creativity. The residency is tailored to specific grade levels and can be connected to various curriculum points including Writing, Storytelling, Natural Sciences and Public Speaking.
The 5 – 6 day residency culminates in a short performance of an animal folktale for peers and/or family. This can also be tailored to be a 1 to 3 session workshop.
If you have questions or would like to request this program, please contact [email protected].
Program Model: In Class
Art Form: Visual Art
Curriculum Connections: Social Studies
Grades: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, K
Program Requirements: None.
Instruction Language(s): English
Min. Residency Sessions/Classroom: 5
About the Artist
Shuhe has been a professional mask maker & performer since 1998 & has worked with many theaters including Tears of Joy, NWCT, OCT. He has taught thousands of students & has developed a unique approach combining art materials and theater exploration.
"Shuhe gave individual attention to each child. He kept students focused and productive, and all were successful." --3rd grade teacher, PPS
Program costs are based on a variety of different factors including number of sessions, planning hours needed and material costs. Please contact Arts for Learning NW at [email protected] for help determining the actual cost of your programs.