WHAT IS THE MAKER’S LAB?
The Maker’s Lab, led by Daniel Sim, is an initiative by The Finger Players (TFP) to nurture and grow builders and designers of puppets and objects. It was started in 2020 and has since seen three cycles. This year, The Maker’s Lab [REVAMPED] will embark on the next cycle with a slight revamp – to take in TWO new makers over the course of two years, who will be inducted into The Finger Player’s unique way of designing and constructing puppets in a scaffolded manner.
The Maker’s Lab [REVAMPED] aims to:
- Nurture budding Singaporean puppet makers and designers
- Establish a culture of rigorous craft and artistry in the creative process
- Develop and promote puppetry and puppet-making in Singapore
Maker’s Timeline
| PHASE 0: Open Call 1 March 2023 – 30 April 2023 | Applications, Interviews and Confirmation |
| PHASE 1: Workshop-based Learning July – September 2023 | Puppet Making and Puppet Manipulation Workshops |
| PHASE 2: Industry-based Learning December 2023 – June 2024 | Assist in Puppet Design and Making in a TFP Production |
| PHASE 3: Industry Application December 2024 – June 2025 | Lead Puppet Design and Making (under Mentorship) in a TFP Production |