Art & Design Resource Pack - Madame Tussauds

Madame Tussauds
Art & Design Resource Pack
Supports the National Curriculum
for Key Stages 1 and 2
The images shown depict wax figures created and owned by Madame Tussauds

Where Learning comes to life
The Madame Tussauds Art and Design resource has been
developed with practising teachers to provide school groups
visiting Madame Tussauds with inspirational work to
complete before, during and after their visit
to the attraction.
This resource contains the following:
. Two A4 colour posters for classroom display
. Eight photocopiable pupil worksheets, which address the following subject
. areas within the Art and Design curriculum:
. What is sculpture? . 3D sketching
. Creating a sculpture . Colour in sculpture
. What is a self-portrait . Drawing your own self-portrait
. Collage . Masks and mask-making
Four teacher sheets, which include:
. A history of Madame Tussauds
. Extension activities with links into other curriculum subject areas
. Learning objectives
‘This vibrant and well-researched resource will enrich your visit to
Madame Tussauds. With relevant background information, plus a
wealth of high quality activities, this imaginative and creative pack
will truly support your trip to one of London’s premier attractions.’
Ron Naylor, Headteacher, Forefield Junior School
Studio Secrets Mission
A fun and engaging exercise for pupils to complete on the day of the visit.
Free added benef its
We give teachers all the support they need to make their visit a success
including free planning tickets, free risk assessments and information sheets.
Visit www.madametussauds.co.uk/schools for more details.
Photography
All photography featured in this pack is © Merlin Entertainments Group
and is not forcommercial or publicity use.
Visit the Madame Tussauds website at: www.madame-tussauds.co.uk/schools Booking number: 0871 222 0177*
Madame Tussauds, Marylebone Road, London, NW1 5LR
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Resource Pack for:
Key Stage 1 and 2 Art and Design
Introduction
The Madame Tussauds London Art
and Design resource is aimed at Key
Stages 1 and 2 of the Art and Design
curriculum.
The resource has been written in close
consultation with practising teachers,
in association with Madame Tussauds
London. It offers relevant
and stimulating
exercises that fit into
key areas of the Art and
Design curriculum which
bring the subject to life and also
provide cross-curricular links to
a range of subjects including
English, Maths, ICT and Science.
The sheets have been written
for Key Stage 1 and 2 teachers.
We offer an introduction to
waxwork figures, how they are
devised and constructed, advice
for planning visits, ideas and
strategies for what to do during
a visit and suggestions for
follow up work in linked areas of
Art and Design.
Contents
The Madame Tussauds London
Art resource consist of:
Teacher Card One
Madame Tussauds London
.
8 Teacher Sheets
. 2 x full colour A4 posters for
classroom display
. 8 x photocopiable Pupil
Worksheets
Madame Tussauds London is themed around famous people,
past and present, with key attention on using new
technology to bring the figures to life. We offer an
excellent visit to stimulate pupils’ imaginations
in key areas of Art and Design including
Sculpture, Materials and processes, 3D
Modelling and Self-portraits.
The figures at Madame Tussauds London offer
school visitors exciting opportunities to approach
art and design areas from different perspectives
and disciplines, enabling pupils to get up close and
personal with their favourite stars.
Using the Resource
A visit to Madame Tussauds London and the Art and
Design resource boosts pupils’ learning for Art and
Design at Key Stages 1 and 2, and introduces key areas
of the Art and Design curriculum.
These classroom resources aim to provide the tools
teachers need to deliver exciting lessons in Art and
Design in today’s classrooms. Our intention is to
do much of the preparation and planning for you.
Designed to be flexible, this resource offers a
range of activities and ideas so that you can select
the topics and exercises suited to your pupils. Whilst
the focus is on Key Stage 2 they can be adapted for use
at Key Stage 1 and for pupils with varying abilities, with
differentiation for less able pupils.
.
Extension activities for
older pupils
. Studio Secrets mission to
. complete on the day of the visit
www.madame-tussauds.co.uk/schools • The images shown depict wax figures created and owned by Madame Tussauds

Resource Pack for:
Key Stage 1 and 2 Art and Design
Curriculum
Checklist
Key Stages 1 and 2
Art and Design
Teacher Sheets
The Teacher sheets set out the learning objectives for each of the Pupil Worksheets
and provide assistance in delivering the various activities, where necessary.
Suggestions for extension activities and links into other areas of the curriculum are
also provided.
Pupil Worksheets
The Pupil Worksheets are designed for use in the classroom with some exercises for
use at Madame Tussauds London itself and can be easily photocopied. As well as key
activities to complement the Art and Design curriculum, the worksheets offer
cross-curricular exercises to take the fundamental learnings into other areas of
the curriculum.
A quick guide to the resource
Worksheet
Number Title Description
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
What is sculpture?
3D-sketching
Creating a
sculpture
Colour in
sculpture
What is a
self-portrait?
Drawing your own
self-portrait
Collage
Mask &
mask-making
. .
Exploring and developing ideas
. Investigating and making art,
craft and design
. Evaluating and developing work
Understanding the processes and materials used
to create sculpture. Investigating sculptures and
sculptors.
Investigating 3D drawing through sketching a wooden
mannequin from different angles. Applying the 3D
sketching process to a human form and applying colour.
Creating a 3D sculpture from a range of materials.
Exploring the use of tools to create texture and pattern.
Applying colour to a sculpture. Exploring
colour mixing and the use of other materials to
create a likeness.
Understanding and investigating self-portrait and
relevant artists. Examining facial features and
expression in order to create a self portrait.
Examining the positioning of facial features to create
true likeness. Creating a timeline to understand and
predict how faces change.
Creating a self-portrait collage to portray personality,
interests and information about the artist.
Creating a self-portrait mask. Applying colour to the
mask to represent skin tone and the use of additional
materials in decoration.
Knowledge and understanding
Full details of the learning objectives
relating to each of the activities and
pupil exercises are provided on the
Teacher Cards.
Teacher Card Two www.madame-tussauds.co.uk/schools • The images shown depict wax figures created and owned by Madame Tussauds

A brief history
of Madame Tussauds
Marie Grosholtz (later to become
Madame Tussaud) was born in 1761 in
Strasbourg, France, two months after her
father’s death. Her mother took
a job as a housekeeper in Berne for
Philippe Curtius, a doctor who was
skilled at modelling wax to create
anatomical figures.
Teacher Card Three
In 1767 Marie moved with her mother and Philippe Curtius to Paris where
Curtius opened his first exhibition.
At a time when visual media such as cinema and TV did not exist, people flocked to
the exhibition to see for themselves what the famous people of the time looked like.
Dr Curtius taught Marie the art of wax sculpting from an early age and she
demonstrated natural flair.
Soon she was sculpting her own figures of many of the prominent people of the era.
Marie’s skills came to the attention of Louis XVI’s sister and Marie was invited to live
at and work in the palace of Versailles. Marie spent nine years at court and whilst
there created figures of Louis XVI and his family.
In 1789 Dr Curtius asked Marie to return to Paris.
Once back in Paris the French Revolution erupted and Marie
was asked to make death masks of the prominent figures
who were executed, including Louis XVI and his wife
Marie Antoinette. Marie herself was imprisoned by the
revolutionists but escaped the fate of the guillotine.
In 1794 Curtius died and Marie inherited the exhibition.
However the exhibition struggled in the economic decline
following the revolution and Marie decided to take the
exhibition to England where it was a great success. Marie and
her husband, Francois Tussaud, toured the British Isles with
the exhibition for years. In 1822 the ship carrying the figures
was wrecked on a crossing to Ireland but fortunately some
of the figures were saved.
At the age of 74, Madame Tussaud decided to settle the
exhibition permanently at the Baker Street Bazaar, very close
to the present site.
Marie continued to work at the exhibition until her death in 1850.
Her sons and grandsons continued the business and in 1884 decided to
move the exhibition to its present site.
Over the years there have been several disasters which the exhibition
has had to cope with.
A fire in 1925 destroyed many of the figures but fortunately the moulds
were saved so new figures could be cast, and in 1940, on the first night
of the Blitz, 352 head moulds were damaged beyond repair, although
ironically Hitler’s figure remained unscathed!
Actual wax
portrait of Madame
Tussaud herself.
www.madame-tussauds.co.uk/schools • The images shown depict wax figures created and owned by Madame Tussauds

Making Figures in wax
For most visitors to Madame Tussauds, wax figures are startling,
three-dimensional likenesses of all manner of people but little is
known about how the figures are actually created. This is because
the studios can never be visited - apart from by the subjects who
come to be modeled in the private,
purpose-built area.
At the sitting, the sculptor has
the opportunity to take precise
measurements with a tape
measure and calipers, and
to photograph the subject’s
head and body from every possible
angle. During the sitting the sculptor
also makes the all-important observations
that will convey personality and character as the
sculpture progresses.
A moulder is responsible for making
a plaster “negative” from the
sculptor’s portrait, and great care
must be taken to avoid damaging
the precious clay original. Once
the wax head has been cast it
requires eyes, hair and colour.
Eyes are made individually to
exactly match the colour and
detail of the subject, human
hair is inserted strand by
strand into the wax scalp and
colour is carefully applied to
bring the face and features “to life”.
The final assembly of
the figure is supervised
by the sculptor and
wardrobe mistress.
When a figure enters Madame
Tussauds, the studio remain closely
concerned with its appearance and like
every other figure it will undergo an early
morning routine of checking and cleaning
before the attraction opens each day.
This rigorous attention to detail is constantly maintained and
continues to uphold the high standards for which Madame Tussauds is
famed.
Read our studio’s blog online for amazing behind-the-scenes info from
our world famous artists at www.madame-tussauds.co.uk/blog.
Teacher Card Four www.madame-tussauds.co.uk/schools • The images shown depict wax figures created and owned by Madame Tussauds

Sculpture: What is Sculpture?
Section Notes on Pupil Worksheet 1
This worksheet introduces the concept of sculpture and the various techniques and
materials it encompasses. You may wish to introduce the topic via a class discussion
to ascertain levels of pupil understanding.
The sequence of pictures showing how Madame Tussauds creates its sculptures
can be used to encourage sequential writing and to demonstrate processes. The
pictures can be used as a storyboard against which the pupils can record the method
employed by Madame Tussauds. This process can also form a model for pupils to refer
to when they make their own sculpture.
Activity 2
This activity offers a multi-cultural dimension. Pupils could be asked to explore
sculptures from different origins and cultures to explore the choice and use of
indigenous materials, for example the use of stone to form the Easter Island statues
and rainforest artefacts.
Pupils should be encouraged to use a variety of references, including library resources
and the internet.
Extension Activities
Pupils could be asked to look for examples of sculpture in their own home or to
research local sculptors by investigating sculptures they find in the local area.
They should consider the types of materials used and the reasons why these
materials were selected. Encourage pupils to record their findings in a table or
spreadsheet. They could also take photographs or draw sketches of sculptures
that they find to add to their portfolio.
Sculpture: 3D Sketching
Section Notes on Pupil Worksheet 2
This worksheet encourages pupils to think about objects in 3D form and consider
representation of objects from differing viewpoints.
Pupils can be encouraged to experiment with a range of different sketching and
shading techniques (including the use of different leaded pencils to achieve
appropriate shadings).
Ideally, pupils should have one wooden mannequin between two, however if this is
not possible, they can work in larger groups with the mannequin clearly visible
to all.
Activity 2
This exercise incorporates life drawing skills, encouraging pupils to sketch the human
form by focusing on a specific pose.
Activity 3
Pupils may wish to create a complete colour sketch of their character or item.
Alternatively pupils could simply label the sketch to indicate the colours to be used
on the individual parts.
Curriculum Links.
. ICT
. History
. Geography
. Design & Technology
Learning Objectives
. To collect visual and other information
to help pupils develop their ideas
. To explore materials and processes used
in art, craft and design and how these
can be matched to ideas and intentions
. To understand the roles and purposes
of artists, craftspeople and designers
working in different times and cultures
Curriculum Links
. ICT
Learning Objectives
. To record from experience and first-hand
observation and to explore ideas for
different purposes
. To collect visual and other information to
help develop ideas, including using
a sketchbook
Teacher Card Five www.madame-tussauds.co.uk/schools • The images shown depict wax figures created and owned by Madame Tussauds

Sculpture: Creating a Sculpture
Section Notes on Pupil Worksheets 3-4
These worksheets assist pupils in making a finished 3D sculpture. Pupils are
encouraged to think about choice of materials, texture and colour to ensure the
finished model is an accurate likeness of the item or character selected.
If pupils are modelling from a pliable material, they must be encouraged to mould
their sculpture (including arms and legs) out of a single piece of material.
Additional methods of modelling/sculpture can be offered for more able pupils,
dependant on available materials and tools. Alternative sculptures can be made in
3D form by using wire. Old coat hangers can be unbent and reformed into sculptures.
Chicken wire (which can be bought in various formats), can be used for sculpture
structure work and then papier-mâchéd over.
All wire work will require additional teacher help with cutting and bending the
materials into shape.
Completed classroom sculptures can be displayed, next to the item they were
modelled from, so other class members can compare work.
Extension Activities
Photographs of the sculptures can be displayed in the classroom or on the
school website (where applicable). This could be undertaken as part of an ICT
exercise using a digital camera.
Pupils can also be encouraged to work in small groups and evaluate each
other’s work, recording their findings and presenting their rationale to select
the sculpture that represents the truest likeness.
Additional Idea
Section Notes
Pupils can create a storyboard to demonstrate how they made their sculpture. They
can be encouraged to look at the Creating a Sculpture poster supplied with this
resource as stimulus and perhaps create their own poster to demonstrate their work.
Curriculum Links.
. ICT
. English
. Science
. Design & Technology
Learning Objectives
. To use a range of materials and processes
to investigate visual and tactile qualities
of materials and processes and to match
these to the purposes of their work
. To develop control of tools and techniques
. To explore colour, pattern and texture
Worksheet 4 – Colour in sculpture
. To compare ideas, methods and
approaches in their own and others’ work
. To adapt their work according to their
views and describe how it might
develop further
Curriculum Links
. English
Learning Objectives
. To explore a range of starting points for
practical work
. To record from experience, imagination
and first hand experience
Teacher Card Six www.madame-tussauds.co.uk/schools • The images shown depict wax figures created and owned by Madame Tussauds

Self-portrait: What is Self-portrait?
Section Notes on Pupil Worksheet 5
This worksheet is designed to examine closely what makes a face unique. Pupils
should be encouraged to become aware of their features in order to progress to
replicating that image in a self-portrait.
Activity 1
As an introduction to self-portrait pupils can be encouraged to use both library and
internet resources to research the named artists.
Activity 2
Encourage the use of creative language amongst pupils when completing this
activity. You may wish to introduce this exercise through a class discussion, perhaps
encouraging the pupils to study your face and describe a variety of expressions using
adjectives. If you have ‘expression’ cards use these to stimulate pupil vocabulary by
asking pupils to guess or describe the expression shown.
Section Notes on Pupil Worksheet 6
Activity 1
These portraits can be used as the basis for the mask-making exercises on Pupil
Worksheet 4 and as such should be drawn to scale. Pupils should be asked to form
pairs and take detailed measurements of each others’ heads.
Pupils could be encouraged to think about how artists use colour to show meaning
in their work and consider which colours would tell people about themselves. Pupils
may also want to focus on a personal experience and include it within their picture.
Activity 2
This activity will probably require a letter home to parents, asking permission for
their children to bring into school any photographs and personal items. Family
photographs and other treasured items will need to be photocopied so that originals
can be returned safely with the child the same day. Pupils must place or draw their
pictures in chronological/sequential order and date the pictures. Key events (for
example the Queen’s Jubilee) could be included on the timeline in order to provide
a historical context.
Extension Activities
Pupils could be asked to look for examples of sculpture in their own home or to
research local sculptors by investigating sculptures they find in the local area.
They should consider the types of materials used and the reasons why these
materials were selected. Encourage pupils to record their findings in a table or
spreadsheet. They could also take photographs or draw sketches of sculptures
that they find to add to their portfolio.
Curriculum Links.
. ICT
. English
. History
Learning Objectives
. To understand the roles of artists and
designers in different times and cultures
. To record from experience and first-hand
observation
. To explore themselves as a starting point
for practical work
Self-portrait: Drawing your own self-portrait
Curriculum Links
. History
. Mathematics
Learning Objectives
. To record from experience and first-hand
observation
. To explore themselves and their
experiences as a starting point for
practical work
. To work on projects in two dimensions
and to adapt and develop their work
according to their views
Teacher Card Seven www.madame-tussauds.co.uk/schools • The images shown depict wax figures created and owned by Madame Tussauds

Self-portrait: Collage
Section Notes on Pupil Worksheet 7
Again, a letter home to parents should be sent in advance of this activity being
undertaken and any necessary photocopying of treasured items made ahead of the
lesson. Additional help with cutting may be required.
A pictorial reference to Madame Tussaud is provided on Teacher card 3, however
pupils should be encouraged to research their own references using library resources
or the internet. You may wish to ask them to use a pictorial reference to Madame
Tussaud rather than use their own picture.
Activity 3
When visiting Madame Tussauds, encourage pupils to collect items from the trip for
later use in the Madame Tussaud collage they will create. Items such as ticket stubs,
free literature and photographs from the trip could be used.
Pupils could again be encouraged to research France on the internet or in the library
and use their findings to help theme their Madame Tussaud collage.
Extension Activities
Encourage the study of artists such as Matisse, who famously worked with
collage and cut-out paper shapes to produce his works.
Self-portrait: Mask-making
Section Notes on Pupil Worksheet 8
Activity 1
In addition to the methods of colour and decoration outlined, pupils could be
encouraged to look through magazines to find examples of colour that matches their
skin tone. They can use these cuttings to create a collage base to their mask.
Assistance may be required to cut out eye and mouth holes in the mask. Pupils can
also be encouraged to use real props, such as hair clips and combs.
Assistance may also be required securing the wooden stick to the base of
the mask.
Extension Activities
Encourage pupils to investigate the use of masks in religion (in celebration
and ceremony for example). This would provide a cross-curricular link to
Religious Education.
Pupils can also be invited to research, via reference books or the internet, the
use of masks historically, providing a link to the History Curriculum.
Curriculum Links.
. ICT
. History
. English
. Design & Technology
Learning Objectives
. To collect visual and other information to
help pupils develop their ideas
. To use a variety of methods and
approaches to communicate
observations ideas and feelings
. To use a range of materials and processes
Curriculum Links
. ICT
. History
Learning Objectives
. To investigate visual and tactile qualities
of materials and processes and to
match these to the purposes of their work
. To use a range of materials and
processes and develop control of tools
and techniques
. To explore colour, pattern, texture, line
and tone and how these elements
can be combined and organised for
different purposes
Teacher Card Eight www.madame-tussauds.co.uk/schools • The images shown depict wax figures created and owned by Madame Tussauds

What is Sculpture?
Search Engine Keywords:
. Sculptor . Sculpture
. Materials . Modelling
Worksheet One
3
Sculptures can be made from many different types of materials. At
Madame Tussauds we use wax for our sculptures.
This helps us to create the best likeness of the celebrities we are
modelling. Other materials can also be used in sculpture. These include
wood, plastic, clay, metal and even ice!
Activity One
a) Match the following materials with the word which you feel best describes
its properties.
.Glass
.Metal
.Clay
.Sponge
.Strong
.Transparent
.Absorbant
.Mouldable
b) Sculptures may also be made from other materials such as concrete. Find
the names of other materials that might be used.
Think of words to describe these materials.
Here is how we create our sculptures
1
Activity Two
2
4
Look at the pictures and make notes on how
Madame Tussauds create their figures.
Find pictures of sculptures in magazines, books or on the internet. Cut out
or sketch the sculptures that you find and record the name of the sculptor.
Investigate which materials the sculptor has used.
5
The images shown depict wax figures created and owned by Madame Tussauds

3D Sketching
Search Engine Keywords:
. Angles . Likeness
. Sketch . Portfolio
Worksheet Two
At Madame Tussauds our guests are allowed to walk up to their favourite
celebrity figure and walk around them. It is important for us to create a
true likeness from all angles.
Activity One
1
4
Activity Two
Using a wooden
mannequin,
sketch the figure
from the front.
Now that you have practiced 3D drawing with a wooden mannequin,
choose somebody you would like to make a sculpture of. It can be a
famous sports, music or TV personality, or a friend.
Decide on the pose for your sculpture. For example, kicking a ball or
singing into a microphone. Find different references or ask a friend to
pose in that position.
a) Start by sketching the pose from the front
b) Now create a sketch of the same pose from the side
c) Now draw a sketch from behind
d) Add the necessary details to your sketch to make your person recognisable
Activity Three
2 3
Now move your
mannequin.
Sketch how it
looks from a
sideways angle.
Move the mannequin into some different positions and sketch them too.
Keep a portfolio of your sketches.
Move the wooden
mannequin
to a reverse
facing position.
Sketch how the
mannequin looks
from behind.
Create a colour sketch of the person you have chosen to refer to when you
make your sculpture.
To do this, you
can use:
• powder paints
• watercolour paints
• coloured pencils
• felt tip pens
The images shown depict wax figures created and owned by Madame Tussauds

Creating a Sculpture?
Search Engine Keywords:
. Pliable . 3D
. Texture . Pattern
Worksheet Three
Once you have a portfolio of 3D sketches, you are ready to create your
sculpture. You will need a pliable material (such as plasticine, playdough
or clay). These materials are easier to mould into shape. You
could also use modroc or papier mâché.
Activity One
a) Create a 3D sculpture from your sketches. If you are able to choose the
material to use, think about which would be best.
Think about the texture of the item. Should the surface of your sculpture
be smooth or rough?
Use tools to help create the texture and patterns you need
by digging into the smooth surface.
If you are sculpting with plasticine, clay or play-dough,
use your fingers to smooth over the joins.
If you are using play-dough or plasticine, you can
experiment with different colours to create a marbled
effect, or even to create new colours.
b) When your sculpture is complete and you are happy with its likeness to
your 3D sketches, leave it somewhere safe to dry.
Remember:
Don’t forget to refer back
to your 3D sketches to
make sure you create a
likeness from all angles.
The images shown depict wax figures created and owned by Madame Tussauds

Colour in Sculpture?
If you have sculpted your model from clay, papier mâché or modroc,
your sculpture will now need painting.
You can use:
• poster paints •readimix
• coloured paper •fabrics
Activity One
a) Choose the method or methods that will give the best texture for
your sculpture.
b) Refer to your colour sketch to apply colour to your sculpture.
c) Can you guess which colours are made by mixing the colours shown?
d) Experiment with colour mixing and record your findings in a table.
If you are using paints, you may need to mix several colours together to
get the shade or colour you want. By adding a little paint at a time, you
create new shades.
Yellow
Yellow
Green
Red
Blue
Red
White
Blue
Black
Lighter shades may be created by adding your colour to white paint.
When we describe colour we say that reds are warm colours and
blues cold.
Activity Two
Now that your sculpture is complete, compare it to your
original sketches.
a) Is there a good likeness between your original sketches and the
completed sculpture?
b) If not, why not? Do you think you could have selected a more suitable
material to model with?
Worksheet Four The images shown depict wax figures created and owned by Madame Tussauds

What is a Self-portrait?
The wax models that you see in Madame Tussauds are known as ‘wax
figures or portraits’ because they are an exact likeness of a famous
person. The face, hair, height and body-shape are all copied exactly.
A self-portrait is when an artist
attempts to create an artistic
likeness of himself. Many famous
artists have created self-portraits.
A portrait can tell you many
things about a person. It can show
you what fashions were like at
the time, how people lived and it
can also tell you about important
events that happened at the time.
Activity One
Select one of the above artists
and investigate their self-portrait
work. What name did they give to
their self-portraits?
Activity Two
a) Describe your classmate’s face. On a separate piece of
paper record the following details:
1. What colour eyes do they have? 2. What shape are their eyes?
3. What is their hair like? 4. How would you describe its style?
5. What are their teeth like? 6. What is their skin tone?
7. What is the shape of their mouth like? 8. What is their expression?
What else do you notice?
b) Practice pulling a happy and sad face. How does your face change with
your expressions? What happens to each of your features as you change
from a sad to a happy face:
Happy face Sad face
Eyes
Mouth
Nose
Self-potrtraits created by:
L.S. Lowry, Picasso, Van Gough
and Salvador Dali
Worksheet Five The images shown depict wax figures created and owned by Madame Tussauds

Drawing your own Self-portrait
Keywords:
. Portrait . Self-portrait
. Likeness . Expressions
Worksheet Six
Activity One
Use a mirror to help you to draw a self-portrait. With this you can create
your own self-portrait. Follow instructions 1,2,3 and 4. Remember to
keep looking in the mirror to help you.
a) Once you have finished, look at your picture. Does it look like you? If not,
why not? Which features do you think you have drawn incorrectly?
b) Swap portraits with the person sitting next to you. Does their portrait look
like them? If not, why not? Which features do you think they have
drawn incorrectly?
1
Draw a horizontal line to show the
level of your eyes
3 4
Draw a second line to mark the
bottom of your nose
Draw a vertical line of symmetry.
Draw 5 ovals across the eye line
Draw a third line to show where your
mouth appears
Activity Two
Collect photos of yourself or family members. Describe the differences in
clothing styles, hairstyles, facial expressions and age.
a) Study photographs of yourself from when you were a baby. How have
you changed?
b) Draw a timeline of yourself, as a baby, when you
first started school and as you are now.
2
The images shown depict wax figures created and owned by Madame Tussauds

Collage
Search Engine Keywords:
. Portrait . Self-portrait
. Likeness . Expressions
Using a self-portrait you can create a self-portrait collage.
Before you begin this activity you will need to bring into school a
collection of your favourite mementos from home.
These could include:
. Family photographs
. Photographs of friends
. Favourite postcards
. Magazine articles
. Favourite pop group pictures
. Autograph collections
. Photographs of your pets
. Theme park tickets
Activity One
a) Take a photocopy of the self-portrait. You may also want to photocopy any
items (such as family photographs) which need to be returned.
b) Carefully cut out the photocopy of your face with a pair of scissors.
c) On a large piece of card, create a background for your collage. You can
draw or paint your background or use wrapping paper, comics, magazines
or newspaper.
d) Now stick the
cut-out of your
self-portrait to
the card.
e) Lastly, stick your
mementos to the
background of
your collage.
Activity Two
Write a short paragraph describing your favourite mementos and
explain why they are special to you.
Activity Three
Draw a picture of Madame Tussaud and create a portrait collage.
During your visit to Madame Tussauds think about what you might
include on your collage. For example your Madame Tussauds ticket
and photographs you have taken on the trip. You could also add items
which relate to her job and her life, for example a piece of candle wax or
pictures of France where she was born.
Worksheet Seven The images shown depict wax figures created and owned by Madame Tussauds

Masks and Mask-making
Worksheet Eight
Madame Tussaud, the creator of Madame Tussauds, began her business
by making wax masks. During the French Revolution she created masks
of important people of the time.
Masks are used in many different
cultures for lots of different reasons.
They can be used in religious
practices, in celebration and at
carnivals, such as the famous Venice
Carnival.
Activity One
When decorating your mask you might want to use
poster paints to colour your skin tone, or props
including different coloured wool to stick onto your
mask for hair.
Here are some extra materials you might want to add to
your mask:
.Coloured beads .Glitter .Pipe cleaners
.Silver foil .Coloured fabrics
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3
5
Trace or take a photocopy of the
self-portrait you have already created
in Worksheet Two.
Now cut out holes for the eyes and
mouth. Ask your teacher to help you.
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4
Stick your picture to a piece of card
and cut around the outside.
Now you can decorate your mask
however you like!
To make a handle for your mask, tape
a wooden lolly stick or a thick piece of
card to the base.
The images shown depict wax figures created and owned by Madame Tussauds

Studio Secrets
1.What happens when you press
Jamie Oliver’s tummy?
A) music plays
B) he talks
C) it rumbles
Answer:
2.Who blushes when you whisper
in her ear?
Answer:
3.What colour are Britney’s shoes?
Answer:
4.What animal sound can
you hear when one of Sherlock
Holmes’ books is pulled?
Cat, Dog or a Horse
Answer:
You have a mission to complete
and some exciting secrets to
discover as you take a walk
around Madame Tussauds.
Find and write the
correct answers
5.What part of Sleeping Beauty’s
body moves?
Answer:
6.What was Jenson Button’s top
score on Batak?
What is yours?
Answer:
7.What award is Britney Spears
holding?
Answer:
8.Who in your class has the
same eye colour as Madonna?
Answer:
9.On the Spirit of London Ride,
what is William Shakespeare
writing with?
Answer:
10.Which is the largest figure in
the attraction?
Answer:
Pupil worksheet The images shown depict wax figures created and owned by Madame Tussauds

Studio Secrets
1.What happens when you press
Jamie Oliver’s tummy?
A) music plays
B) he talks
C) it rumbles
Answer: It rumbles
2.Who blushes when you whisper
in her ear?
Answer: J-Lo
3.What colour are Britney’s shoes?
Answer: Silver
4.What animal sound can
you hear when one of Sherlock
Holmes’ books is pulled?
Cat, Dog or a Horse
Answer: Dog
You have a mission to complete
and some exciting secrets to
discover as you take a walk
around Madame Tussauds.
Find and write the
correct answers
5.What part of Sleeping Beauty’s
body moves?
Answer: Her chest
6.What was Jenson Button’s top
score on Batak?
What is yours?
Answer: 56
7.What award is Britney Spears
holding?
Answer: MTV Award
8.Who in your class has the
same eye colour as Madonna?
Answer:
9.On the Spirit of London Ride,
what is William Shakespeare
writing with?
Answer: A feather/quill
10.Which is the largest figure in
the attraction?
Answer: The Hulk
Pupil worksheet www.madame-tussauds.co.uk/schools • The images shown depict wax figures created and owned by Madame Tussauds