06/02/2008 - 3:24pm
06/03/2009 - 3:22pm

This fun workshop covers not only simple making techniques that can be achieved at home, but also manipulation skills and ways to make characters come alive. The rod puppet is created from materials that are accessible and environmentally friendly.

What happens:

  1. Short introduction to the variety of puppets
    Showing different types as well as drawing on the students own experiences.
  2. Making the puppet
    Step by step construction of the basic puppet 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. 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.
Style: 
Structured workshop
No. of participants: 
Max 30 per workshop
Length of workshop: 
1.5 hours

Requirements

We provide: 

Tutors (1 to 5 depending on participants) All materials

You provide: 

A couple of helpers or volunteers to assist the tutor if necessary Weather protected space Three trestle tables Parking close to the site

Suitable for: 
Children 5 to 12 years
Freight: 

Road - all materials will fit into a standard van International - Allow eight weeks for freight

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