Making a Regency Mask

Masked activities -large balls and assemblies- were enormously popular in the Regency Era. Usually the goal was to impress with the originality, richness, and beauty of the mask. But there were many other situations when a lady or gentleman might choose to mask, and the goal was nearly always to conceal their identity. Whether to guard the wearer’s reputation or camouflage naughtiness, the mask was never just a mask. It was always supposed to be a work of art.

In this workshop, attendees will decorate a blank/domino/half mask with a variety of embellishments: lace, feathers, faux jewels, and more. A stick will be provided so that the mask can be held over the face or removed at will, though the option of ribbon ties will also be available. Attendees will make 1 mask each. Color cannot be guaranteed.