Recommended Ages: All
One hour, single-session workshop are all $100 plus $2 materials fee per participant. Classes should be kept under 40 participants to get the best experience. Please call for pricing of multiple one-hour sessions at your location, or ask us about our "festival style" workshops which are priced by the hour. Discounts are given if booked with a show.
"If you're thirsty for puppets..."
Recommended Ages: 5 - 10
Children will be taken step by step through the process of making their own moving-mouth puppet. Once the basic puppet is complete, they can choose from a variety of fun craft supplies and decorate their puppets. A brief lesson on moving mouth manipulation will follow the craft activity, time permitting.
"Who're you calling trash?!"
Recommended Ages: 5 and up
Dirty erasers, broken toothpicks, ripped sponges… Junk? No, puppets! Come and see the creatures that emerge from everyday household items. You’ll never look at “junk” the same way again! This workshop is an excellent compliment to recycling programs.
"Me and my shadow..."
Recommended Ages: 5 and up
Explore one of the oldest forms of puppetry while creating a circus of delights with shadow figures, projections, and light effects. Design your own shadow puppets to continue the magic at home! This workshop is the perfect compliment to our shadow puppet show Fish ’n’ Ships.
"Stick 'em up!"
Recommended Ages: 3 - 8
Young children can make puppets too in this workshop that uses simple construction techniques. Emphasis is placed on decoration and creativity. This workshop ends with a music-filled puppet parade!
Creation and Performance
"Let your fingers do the talking!"
Recommended Ages: 7 - 13
Create your own hand puppet from a simple sock and learn the basics of moving-mouth puppet manipulation through music and improvisation.
"Small show - big ideas!"
Recommended Ages: 7 and up
Children will learn some of the history of toy, or tabletop, theatre and have a chance to make their own puppets and pop-up scenery. They will also get to try out their new puppets on a tabletop stage.