Choose, color, cut out & perform simple translucent shadow puppets with veteran shadow puppeteer, Jim Napolitano. Learn techniques to further explore shadow puppetry at home.
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Make your very own shadow puppet with Jim Napolitano. Jim's work has been seen on Nickelodeon (Stick Stickley), Disney (Book of Pooh), and PBS (Between the Lions). Participants will create and perform simple shadow puppets with simple easy-to-acquire materials. Additional information will be presented that will allow further exploration of shadow puppetry beyond the workshop.
Stacey Gordon (Sesame Street's newest Muppet, "Julia") & Noel MacNeal (Bear in the Big Blue House) will share inspirations & personal experiences about using puppetry in connection with autism.
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“Autism” is not just a word; for some, autism is a way of life. But it also has many complicated associations. Professional puppeteers Stacey Gordon (the performer of the new “Sesame Street” Muppet character, “Julia,” who has autism) & Noel MacNeal (performer of “Disney’s Bear in the Big Blue House” & Nick Jr.’s “Eureeka’s Castle, among others) will share their inspirations, along with professional & personal experiences, using the art of puppetry in connection with autism, & share how interested guests can use this skill, too.
Create your very own scarf marionette & learn how to bring it to life. You will learn to make your marionette walk, dance & fly!
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Create your own scarf marionette using a square of fabric, five balls, and a few well placed strings. Learn basic movements like walking, dancing, and flying and learn how to link the movements together in a sequence. Participants will have time to explore the different movements of the puppet under guidance from the instructor, Christine Dempsey, and share their discoveries with the group in a marionette dance party. No sewing experience is required, but being able to thread a needle is a plus!
Make a moving-mouth sandwich puppet with Sesame Street puppeteer, Stacey Gordon. Seriously, this will be the greatest, no-calorie sandwich you will ever make.
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Sesame Street puppeteer, Stacey Gordon, will guide you through making a moving-mouth sandwich puppet. You'll learn skills that can take you into puppet building beyond sandwiches, but why not begin (or continue) your puppet building journey with a delightful lunchtime treat. No sewing skills required. Use of hot glue guns required. Sandwiches are inedible and not sentient.
Make a moving-mouth sandwich puppet with Sesame Street puppeteer, Stacey Gordon. Seriously, this will be the greatest, no-calorie sandwich you will ever make.
Description:
Sesame Street puppeteer, Stacey Gordon will guide you through making a moving-mouth sandwich puppet. You'll learn skills that can take you into puppet building beyond sandwiches, but why not begin (or continue) your puppet building journey with a delightful lunchtime treat. No sewing skills required. Use of hot glue guns required. Sandwiches are inedible and not sentient.
A discussion about both design & performance aspects of creating characters, & how mannerisms & voice lend themselves to character. How can this info lend itself to your RPG weekend?
Dive into the magical world of tiny felt creatures with Stacey Gordon. Puppet options are dog & steak, or bunny & carrot. Beginner sewing skills required, more skills taught in class.
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This is for the crafty human who's always wanted to know how to create masterpieces in the tiny world of felt. Participants will receive a kit with patterns and supplies to make two different puppets who are "food chain friends" --A dog and a steak, or a bunny and a carrot. Complete one puppet in class, and bring the second puppet home. Minimal sewing skills required, maximum sewing skills taught.
Jack & the Beanstalk utilizes the ancient art of shadow puppetry in a new & innovative way. With songs and stories & well over 80 handcrafted shadow puppets, Jack Tales is sure to delight young & old.
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Though English in origin, Jack has become a true American Folk Hero. Jack and the Beanstalk focuses on Jack and his many adventures; from Jack be Nimble, Jack Horner, Big Jack and Little Jack to the popular Jack and Beanstalk: the four part mini-series. Based on the Appalachian folk tales collected by Richard Chase. Jack and the Beanstalk utilizes the ancient art of shadow puppetry in a new and innovative way. With songs and stories and well over 80 handcrafted shadow puppets, Jack Tales is sure to delight young and old. Jim's work has been seen on Nickelodeon (Stick Stickley), Disney (Book of Pooh), and PBS (Between the Lions), and now's your chance to see him perform live.
Kids get to make & take a kid-friendly monster puppet with a moving mouth--kind of like a sock puppet, but better. Don't forget to bring your helpful grown up!
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Sesame Street puppeteer, Stacey Gordon, will lead children in making a simple fabric moving-mouth puppet that they can bring to life and take home with them. Each child should be able to sit for 45 minutes, use a ruler and scissors correctly, as well as be able to follow simple, one-step directions without the help of an adult. Each participant under the age of 8 will need to be accompanied by one dedicated, helpful grown-up.
Kids get to make & take a kid-friendly monster puppet with a moving mouth--kind of like a sock puppet, but better. Don't forget to bring your helpful grown up!
Description:
Sesame Street puppeteer, Stacey Gordon, will lead children in making a simple fabric moving-mouth puppet that they can bring to life and take home with them. Each child should be able to sit for 45 minutes, use a ruler and scissors correctly, as well as be able to follow simple, one-step directions. Each participant under the age of 8 will need to be accompanied by one dedicated, helpful grown-up.