Madcap Hats and Other Creations: Eileen Agar

With

Amy Mulvenna

About this lesson

Eileen Agar was a British painter and object-maker who loved to take everyday things and turn them into something really special and unique.In this video, we explore her surreal hat designs. Follow along to find out how to create your own surreal headpiece at home!

Madcap Hats and Other Creations: Eileen Agar

Amy Mulvenna
4+

Eileen Agar was a British painter and object-maker who loved to take everyday things and turn them into something really special and unique.In this video, we explore her surreal hat designs. If you want to make your own surreal hat at home, you can use simple materials like paper, glue, and paint. You could start by making a basic hat shape out of paper, like a cone or a cylinder. Then, you can add all kinds of decorations to it - maybe some flowers or feathers, or even some buttons or beads. Don't be afraid to let your imagination run wild! Remember, the key to surreal art is to create something that is unexpected and unusual.Have fun and see where your creativity takes you!

 

You will need:

  • Paper
  • Glue
  • Scissors
  • Paint (optional)
  • Items for decoration, e.g. beads, feathers, string, tissue paper.
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