The well known and very popular Marionette Puppet can be traced back to ancient times; string operated puppets made from ivory or clay have been found in Egyptian Tombs!  In this workshop, the students are free to make all creative decisions in the design and character development of their marionette.  There is a focus on the performance aspect, with all students having the opportunity to learn manipulation techniques.   

Workshops are popular in the drama and visual art streams at schools, as part of the VELS education stream, and in Vacation Care Programs.

What happens:

1. Short introduction to the variety of puppets
   Showing different types as well as drawing on the student's own experiences.
2. Making the marionette
   Step by step construction of the marionette and then free creative time with fascinating materials, developing character details. 
3. Puppetry as a physical art form
   Warm up of body and voice, simple exercises to limber up minds and hands. 
4. Development of your marionette's character

Students can also chose to develop the characters' personality, build scenarios and refine their marionette puppetry skills.

Presenting your puppet character
An opportunity for the children to perform - the tutors will provide different exercises and outcomes depending on the age group of the students involved.