A graduation cap, also called a mortarboard, is more than just an official piece of school attire; it’s a blank canvas that can be used to show yourself. Holding a lesson on decorating a graduation cap is not only a fun thing to do before the ceremony but also gives graduates a chance to talk about their journeys and goals. Here’s how to plan a fun cap painting party that everyone will remember.
1. Making plans for your workshop
Venue: Pick a place big enough for all your guests to feel comfortable and has lots of table space for crafting. This could be a garage, a community center, or a place you rent for an event.
Date and Time: Mark your calendars for at least a week before graduation. This will give everyone ample time to prepare their caps without feeling rushed.
Invitations: Send digital invitations or make a Facebook event to keep things easy and green. Include the date, time, place, and things to bring, among other things.
2. Things you’ll need
Give them simple things like fabric glue, glitter, paint markers, stencil kits, and things to decorate with, like fake flowers, pompoms, and rhinestones. Tell the people who will bring any special things they’d like to use, like personal photos or charms.
3. Making the Room Ready
Put the chairs and tables in a way that makes it easy for people to talk to each other and gives everyone enough room to work easily. It would help if you had a separate place for “drying” where finished caps can dry without being touched.
4. Giving people ideas
Make a display or a digital video of ideas for decorating a cap to give your guests ideas. To please a wide range of tastes, offer a range of styles, from simple and classy to bold and creative.
5. Help and direction
Even if it’s a do-it-yourself event, having a few crafty friends there can be very helpful. They can help with tricky parts and give tips on how to work with certain materials so that everyone can make a cap they’re proud of.
6. Memories captured on film
Please set up a place for photos where graduates can show off their fancy caps. Set up a background and some fun props for pictures that people will remember. This not only makes memories that last, but it also makes people more likely to share on social media.
7. Food and drinks to refuel
Simple snacks and drinks will help keep the mood light and happy. Finger foods, cookies, and beverages that don’t contain alcohol are great for keeping the makers and the mood happy.
8. Packing and Moving Things
Give the painted caps safe ways to be transported, like big, flat boxes or covers that will protect them from damage after the workshop.
Final Thoughts
A class on decorating graduation caps is more than just a craft session. It’s a time for graduates to think about what they’ve accomplished and hope to achieve. It brings people together and makes them want to celebrate, which makes the days before graduation even more special. Now that you have everything you need get your friends together and prepare to make the famous graduation cap your own!
