Recovery Curriculum Resources from Leeds Museum and Galleries
This resource is designed to support a recovery curriculum and can be used in any education setting. It complements the ‘Supporting the Return to School for All Pupils’ guidance in Leeds and the PACE approach of playfulness, acceptance, curiosity and empathy.
Playful
Get messy with papier mâché and mould different 3D creations. Pick any theme for your class to create their own designs.
Acceptance
It’s ok for your final creations to look different from what you originally planned. The fun should be in the making and enjoying each step regardless of what the finished object looks like.
Mindful Making
Making with papier mâché takes time and patience. Each layer of paper and glue adds depth and shape to the object. New layers might change the design. There is also a waiting time before it is dry enough to decorate. A bit like ourselves we are made of layers that make us who we are and we all need time to be ready for the next step.
Collaboration
Papier mâché can also be a great chance to collaborate for team work. From drawing designs to planning, organising to making, decorating to display. There are roles to suit everyone or a chance to have a go at the different jobs.
Curiosity
Experiment with different papers and different glues or paste. For example magazine paper or newspaper, flour glue or PVA glue.
This bedroom furniture at Lotherton has been made using a wooden base underneath and inlaid with mother-of-pearl shell. It has been given a shiny black finish to give it the look of black lacquer.
Creativity
In creating their papier mâché objects of art, don’t forget the finishing touches. Think about paint colours or adding extra decorations to make them extra special. Try gluing on fresh leaves and flowers for a natural theme, or adding sparkle with foil paper and sequins.
