Spooky Papier-Mâché Mask Workshop

Date Saturday & Sunday, October 24-25, 2026 Time 11 AM-1 PM Location NUMU | 106 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA, 95030 Cost $80 General, $75 NUMU Members. Tax or additional service fees may apply. Membership starts at $40. Become a member today! Pre-registration is required. Beginner and family-friendly. All materials provided. Age 16 and under must be accompanied by a ticketed adult. Join us at NUMU for a hands-on workshop where you will learn the basics to build your own papier-mâché mask just in time for the spooky season! You will learn papier-mâché techniques and tips, explore materials, and create your own spooky or silly mask in this two-day workshop. Day one will be spent creating the form. Bring your ideas, as you have the opportunity to create anything you want under the guidance of artist Leyla Carleo. After the building, your mask will dry overnight at NUMU in our MakerSpace. Day two will be spent painting and decorating. You will leave with a completed and unique mask that can be both functional and decorative! Invite a friend to sign up for even more fun. All levels welcome, and materials are provided. For all ages (16 & under must be accompanied by a ticketed adult). Questions? Email [email protected] or call 408-354-2646 during our open hours. Leyla Carleo is a multi-disciplinary artist born and raised in Venezuela and based in San José, CA. She’s a designer and artist combining her multidisciplinary practices creating a varied body of work. Leyla makes an assortment of brown girls and characters, building her visual aesthetic by exploring hand-made techniques, like papier-mâché, preferring the texture of traditional mediums. Advanced registration is required. Sales will close the day prior to the event. Workshops start on time; please allow 30 minutes for parking. All workshops have a minimum sign-up requirement. If the participant minimum is not met, the workshop is subject to cancellation and NUMU will reach out to you directly with next steps. Tickets are non-refundable. Interested in trying figure drawing for the first time or brushing up on your skills? Join us at NUMU for a self-guided figure drawing session! The session will take place in our Flick Drawing Studio with a live model, easels, newsprint paper, and pencils. You are welcome to bring additional materials. You will learn papier-mâché techniques and tips, explore materials, and create your own spooky or silly mask in this two-day workshop with artist Leyla Carleo. Bring a little coastal color to your holiday season! In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll explore the fluid, organic beauty of pour painting to create a one-of-a-kind ocean-inspired cutting board. Experiment with colors, movement, and swirling techniques to create your own unique design. Whether you’re making a special handmade holiday gift or treating yourself to a creative afternoon with a friend, you’ll leave with a beautiful piece of functional art inspired by the sea. Join our self-guided still life drawing sessions in NUMU’s Flick Studio. Adults of all skill levels work at their own pace with provided easels, paper, and pencils. Enjoy a quiet, creative space to practice observation and technique with a tableau of artifacts from the museum’s collection. Join our self-guided still life drawing sessions in NUMU’s Flick Studio. Adults of all skill levels work at their own pace with provided easels, paper, and pencils. Enjoy a quiet, creative space to practice observation and technique with a tableau of artifacts from the museum’s collection.