Generosity Abounds #5 - Preparation for the Potlatch

Making paper mache masks

Choosing designs

Popping the balloon in the mask

Last week all the groups have been busy preparing for our potlatch taking place this Wednesday. A potlatch is a gift-giving feast practiced by indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast of Canada and the United States. The Water group children are making masks, race cars, and happy cards to give away at the party. For food, the group wants to make lollipops and cakes so I suggested cake pops and of course everyone agreed!

Priming the mask and race car

Painting the mask