10/16/2026
An autumn offering from 2 Big Heart Dancers :
Barbara Dametto & Ayrlie MacEachern
Hello Awesome Earthlings,
We are excited to be offering you this opportunity to be held in creative conscious community!
As the seasons change, so do we.
Let's tuck into a warm, welcoming, and potent space where we land into ourselves, learn and grow, accept, and honour the change that is happening.
If you are local to the Collingwood area, join us each day and head home each night. For those who live 'out of town', settle in and spend the weekend with us.
What is Mask Work?
Mask work is a form of expressive arts practice where a three-dimensional, wearable mask is created and then brought to life through voice, movement, and character exploration.
The mask becomes a doorway into the inner world - an external form through which different aspects of the self can be explored. Through mask work, we can access inner personas, archetypes, and emotional patterns in a creative and embodied way. This process supports self-inquiry, emotional awareness, and personal transformation in a safe and creative environment.
We will be working with Barbara's hand made masks. We will not be making masks.
The Transformational Nature of Mask Work
Mask work allows us to explore the many facets of who we are—our strengths, vulnerabilities, stories, and unconscious patterns. Because the mask exists outside of us, it becomes easier to enter into dialogue with aspects of the self that may otherwise remain hidden. This approach can support healing, insight, and self-understanding through play, expression, and embodiment.
About Masks
Masks have been used across cultures for thousands of years in ritual, theatre, ceremony, and healing practices. From ancient Greek theatre to Indigenous ceremonies and Japanese performance traditions, masks have served as tools for transformation, storytelling, and spiritual connection. Across time and cultures, masks have been used to explore identity, emotion, protection, and expression.
Why Mask Work Matters
Mask work bridges art, psychology, and embodied expression. By bringing unconscious aspects of the self into form, we can begin to witness, understand, and integrate them. This process supports deep self-awareness, emotional integration, and creative freedom. It is also liberating, playful and profound.
Overview of the Workshop/Playshop
Throughout this 2-day workshop, we will explore breath, sounding, movement, journaling, mask exploration, character development, and group sharing.
Looking forward to co-creating an incredibly memorable journey with you.
with love,
ayrlie
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