Intricacies of Puppetry (Workshop)

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

In this 12-16 hour workshop, participants are guided through the intricacies of the craft of the puppeteer, specifically in the making, designing, and manipulating of puppets. This workshop is also customisable, and can be tailor-made to scaffold/support the engagement of the school’s current curriculum.

WORKSHOP STRUCTURE

(1) Introduction to Puppets (2 – 4 Hours)

• Types and Forms
• Mechanisms and Manipulations
• Newspaper Puppet Making & Hands-on

(2) Design and Construction of Puppets (6 – 10 Hours)

• Based on a text/script/stimuli/theme, participants will get to design and construct the puppets needed for the show in assigned groups.
• Construction Checklist – mechanisms, movements & expressions, lightness & durability and design consistency

(3) Creating with Puppets (30 minutes)

• Make your puppet come alive!
• Learn the intricacies and nuances of manipulating the puppet you just made.

LOGISTIC REQUIREMENTS

• Classroom with chairs and tables that can be flushed to the sides
• White background (Wall/Whiteboard)
• Powerpoint Access
• Soundproof preferable but not necessary

AGE GROUP

All levels

CLASS SIZE

8 participants (minimum)

DURATION

12 – 16 hours, depending on individual school’s requirements

COST

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