Mardi Gras masks

My art elective group enjoyed creating masks for Mardi Gras out of paper plates, streamers, glitter  and markers.  We took some time learning about the significance of the colors associated with this religious celebration as well as many of the traditional customs.  We learned that Purple represents Justice.  Green represents Faith and Gold represents Power.

The students were set free to imagine what it would be like to be marching down Bourbon St. all decked out for what has to be a very fun filled event which proceeds the Lenten season!  Some day I'd like to experience it myself.