16 February 21
Just a reminder that if you’re looking for an indoor activity over half term, we’ve extended our deadline for the St Chris Community Creative Mask project to Monday 8 March 2021, 5.00pm. Anyone can take part – you don’t need to be a St Chris pupil.
We’ve had some brilliant entries so far…here are a few to inspire you!
You can also follow our dedicated Instagram account @thecreativemaskproject for more ideas from around the world.
Butterflies in the Spring by Grace, age 11, Hexton JMI. Grace says, “My mask is made with 3D glow in the dark butterflies and pretty flowers. I love that they glow in the dark and I thought it could also be a safety feature when worn at night to keep you visible. I wanted to design a mask that reminds me that spring is coming and with it hopefully better days.”
Plague Protection 2020 by Felix, Age 13, St Chris. Felix says the mask is “inspired by the Black Death plague masks. The chains show I feel tied to the home/home schooling. The prison bars painted on the leather are how I feel in lockdown; trapped. The leather lacing is another example of feeling tied down.”
Chickmo, by Merrie, age 6, St Chris. Merrie says, “It is a chicken with a Mohawk. I was inspired by seeing someone with a Mohawk.” Merrie used scraps of foam, film and pipe cleaners to make her mask.
Shark Attack by Will, age 8, Hexton JMI School. Will says: ‘Sharks are one of my favourite animals.” Will used recycled plastic boxes, paint, card and fish sweets to make his mask.
To take part you need to to design, create or embellish a face mask. The mask can be made from scratch or developed from a plain, shop-bought, mask base.
You can develop your mask in any way that you choose and there is no restriction in terms of the materials used or on the design and construction.
Once your mask is finished, you’ll need to send us a picture, along with details of the maker, using this link
We will also ask you to complete an image consent form at the same time as uploading your entry. For children, this form will need to be completed by someone with parental responsibility for them.
The deadline for entries to Monday 8 March 2021, 5.00pm – please upload your entry by then.
As well as winners of the different age categories, additional prizes will be awarded for the following:
Keep those masks coming in!
