These workshops are for school-age children. Please note that children under 10 years old should be accompanied by their adult caregivers. Masks are mandatory in our studio
MARCH BREAK 2023: Sunday March 12th, from 2 to 4 p.m. – Paper Theatre Making with Ann Powell & David Powell. In-person at Puppetmongers’ studio – 2 to 4 p.m. $25 per child accompanied by an adult. (includes material costs)
Create your own complete show in miniature, based on the Victorian era’s popular home entertainment centre – the precursor of TV.! Each participant will turn a cardboard cereal box into a tiny theatre, with scenery and little character figures controlled by sticks. Materials: Please bring an empty cereal box, to make into your theatre.
As well as creating their award-winning and world-touring theatrical productions, over the last 50 years Ann and David have developed many puppet- and show-making workshops for families and children, making use of found materials and introducing simple techniques to assist aspiring young performers.
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MARCH BREAK 2023: Sunday March 19th, from 2 to 4 p.m. – Shadow Puppetry with David Powell & Ann Powell. In-person at Puppetmongers’ studio $25 per child – accompanied by an adult. (includes materials)
Shadow puppetry is probably the oldest form of puppetry, traceable back to Asia,
where the traditions continue and grow. Participants will create simple but wonderfully effective 2-dimensional figures, scenery and props, using readily available materials, to be manipulated behind a lit screen* in visually magical presentations. N.B. Instructions on making a shadow screen box-theatre will be available in a video link.
As well as creating their award-winning and world-touring theatrical productions, over the last 50 years Ann and David have developed many puppet- and show-making workshops for families and children, making use of found materials and introducing simple techniques to assist aspiring young performers.
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Sunday May 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. – FREE YOUR INNER MONSTER! with Jamie Shannon. In-person at Puppetmongers’ studio. REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED
Bio: Jamie Shannon is a Toronto born artist that specializes in bringing the inanimate to life. Shannon’s television series such as Big and Small, Mr. Meaty, Swami Jeff and Nanalan’ have appeared on broadcasters worldwide.
Description: This is a puppet making workshop where you make your own inner monster puppet to take home. At the end of the workshop you will get a short tutorial on how to bring your monster to life. Adult’s, kids, everyone is welcome! NB: Kids under 10 should bring adult supervision with them.