Spooky Bear Studio is the brainchild of Alysia Vallas, a science and art teacher in New Orleans.

Over the last decade, Alysia’s had the pleasure of working with the city’s high school students, from dissecting sharks to throwing on the wheel. Nothing, however, sparks joy like fostering the students’ wondrous papier mache creations every Mardi Gras season.

Converting household trash into colorful gold, the medium is festive, approachable, and easy to fall in love with.