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Puppet making for children, or for adults working with children
- A hands on workshop in which the participants will make one or more easy kinds of puppets to use to tell a story, and to take home with them.
- Suitable for
~ children: schools, Brownies, Guides, Cubs, Scouts or other events. Maximum group size 20 children, with adult or teen helpers. Ages 5+.
~ adults: teachers, camp leaders, and others working with children
- It can be tailored to your needs, depending on the age and size of the group.
- Requirements: tables, sink and water, electricity.
- When spread over several sessions, it can be combined with manipulation (see below) and performance.
- Materials: We supply basic puppet materials, you supply construction paper, scissors, glue, pencils and felt pens.
Puppet manipulation for beginners
- Learn how to manipulate different types of puppets and make them come alive, and learn how to how to use them effectively.
- Suitable for for children or adults.
- Practice puppets will be supplied for use in the workshop.
- This can be a one-time workshop or can continue over two or more sessions, depending on your needs.
- Requirements: chairs, space for a stage 6' x 8'
Storytelling with puppets
- Learn how to tell stories using a variety of kinds of puppets. Workshop covers choosing stories, what kinds of puppets to use, manipulation, learning and telling the story, and tips on making simple puppets to use.
- The workshop is intended for children grades 5-12 or adults (teachers, preschool teachers, church workers, camp leaders, and others working with children)
- Requirements: chairs, table, space for a stage 6' x 8'
Contact us for details on costs, as they will vary with your requirements
hassle free entertainment for children and families
you provide the space and food ...
we'll bring the entertainment!
