Fish Forms: A Paper Maché Sculpture Workshop

Build, paint, and assemble your own hanging fish sculpture with Jess Gilliam in this two-day, creatively open-ended paper maché workshop at NUMU!.

On day one, you will be guided through the structure, shaping, and assembly of your paper maché sculpture. Your piece will dry overnight at NUMU.

On day two, you will paint and walk away with a finished piece that feels both sculptural and playful.

Beginner and family-friendly! All materials provided. Age 13 and under must be accompanied by a ticketed adult.

Questions? Email [email protected] or call 408-354-2646 during our open hours.

About the Instructor

Jess Gilliam is a California-based creative director, artist, and production designer known for her whimsical, tactile style defined by handmade craft.

With over a decade of experience leading creative in digital media, she’s worked with major brands, celebrities, and artists — blending playful storytelling with artisan-driven detail to create immersive, emotionally resonant visual worlds rooted in nostalgia.

Her artwork has been exhibited in galleries across California, from Los Angeles to the Bay Area.

Details

• Advanced registration is require. 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 for cancellation and NUMU will reach out to you directly with next steps.
• We offer cancellations up to 7 days prior to the event. Afterwards, tickets are nonrefundable. To request a cancellation, email [email protected]

Exhibitions, programs, and operations are made possible by NUMU’s Board of Directors & Circle Members, the Michael & Alyce Parsons Art Endowment, Peggy & Phil Koen, the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, the Borgenicht Foundation, the Flick Family, Jan Schwartz & Bob Baden, Ranae DeSantis, The Poncetta Charitable Fund, the Town of Los Gatos, and SVCreates, in partnership with the County of Santa Clara.

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