Youth Workshops

Service Description

Can’t commit to 10 weeks? Join us for a series of hands-on workshops that explore the magic of puppetry through design, storytelling, and performance. Perfect for kids, families, and educators, these sessions provide a playful introduction to different styles of puppetry while encouraging creativity and imagination. No prior experience required — just curiosity and a love for making things come to life! October 18th – Paper Puppets! (Design • Create • Play) Grades K–3 • 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Learn the magic of puppetry with simple materials! Participants will create their own paper cup marionettes using cups, paper, sequins, and yarn. Easy to build and fun to perform, these puppets provide a perfect introduction to construction and basic manipulation — a great foundation for a lifelong hobby or vocation. October 18th – Shadow Puppets! (Light • Shape • Story) Grades 3–5 • 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Explore one of the oldest and most fascinating forms of puppetry! This workshop introduces participants to the art of shadow puppets through hands-on construction and demonstration. From simple stick figures to articulated and multi-color designs, students will discover how to create characters and scenery that bring stories to life on the screen. Perfect for teachers, parents, and children’s program leaders looking for a creative, accessible art form. November 15th – Tiny TV Puppets (Imagine • Create • Broadcast) Grades K–3 • 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Grades 3–5 • 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Step behind the camera and bring your imagination to the screen! In this playful monitor workshop led by Adam Swartz & Kathy Morrow, kids will design their own puppet characters and learn how to perform for video. From building colorful personalities to experimenting on camera, participants will create short puppet videos and see their characters come to life on the “tiny TV.”