Family workshops for all ages

PuppetCraft has run hundreds of workshops… and can cater for your needs….
as a guide here are details of a few different workshops that can be linked to a show or stand on their own.

Feel free to enquire about bookings, with no commitments.

 


Shadows … make and perform. Shadow workshop1

PuppetCraft will demonstrate traditional shadow puppets from China, Indonesia and simple-to-make coloured shadow puppets….. then you will design, make your own puppets… and at the end of the workshop show them in a performance to friends and families.

Length:  1½ to 2 hours. 4 hour short day or full 5 hour day.
Maximum number on workshop = 25    For everyone 5 years and over.

“Most surprising and beautiful.”


“Puppets in Performance” WorkshopPuppets in performance

A chance to perform with fantastic puppets!

Using beautiful puppets from PuppetCraft’s collection, participants will learn how to operate glove, rod and multi-person puppets… then make up short shows … to perform at the end of the workshop.

Length = 1½ to 2 hours.
Maximum number on workshop = 25. Minimum age 7 years. Adults welcome.

“Great fun… best workshop ever… fabulous puppets… a treat.”


Make and Perform Rod PuppetsRod puppet workshop

A full day workshop with a show at the end!
PuppetCraft will demonstrate how to perform and make beautiful rod puppets .. you will then make your own… add music and text to make a performance to show to family and friends at the end of the day.

Length: Full day up to 5 hours.
Maximum number on workshop = 25. For everyone 5 years and over.

“Amazing ….. stunning results in such a short time!!!”.

 


Make willow lantern puppets.Willow puppets

A short or full day workshop to make large willow framed lantern-puppets.

PuppetCraft will demonstrate how to make large shapes using willow and cover in tissue paper.

Length: 2 hours to full day.
Maximum number on workshop = 15. For everyone 7 years and over.

“Very relaxing and stimulating… can’t believe how beautiful the results are”

Other short workshops and longer residencies can be arranged.
Feel free to enquire about bookings, with no commitments.

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