Students will learn how to make a paper mache art work with this fun project. End result will be a colourful puppet. Once completed it is possible for the teacher to continue the project and make a story using the puppets.
| Grade Suitability | 1-7 |
| Maximum Class Size | 30 Students |
| Time Required | 4 hours |
| Material Required | Balloons, newspapers, flour, salt, acrylic paint, strings. |
| Language of Instruction | English, French |
| Communities | Whitehorse, Dawson City |
| Special Notes | A longer version of this program is also available |
Marie-Hélène Comeau has many years of teaching experience with the Artist in the School Program. For the last 15 years she has been giving art workshop in French and English to Yukon students, helping them to explore their creative potential with fun projects. Marie-Hélène can also adapt her art projects to the curriculum and plan with the teacher how the project can reinforce ideas they have studied in class.