06/02/2008 - 3:24pm
06/03/2009 - 3:22pm
This fun workshop covers not only simple making techniques that can be achieved at home, but also manipulation skills and ways to make characters come alive. The rod puppet is created from materials that are accessible and environmentally friendly.
What happens:
- Short introduction to the variety of puppets
Showing different types as well as drawing on the students own experiences. - Making the puppet
Step by step construction of the basic puppet and then free creative time with fascinating materials, developing character details. - Puppetry as a physical art form
Warm up of body and voice, simple exercises to limber up minds and hands. - Presenting your puppet character
An opportunity for the children to perform - the tutors will provide different exercises and outcomes depending on the age group of the students involved.
Style:
Structured workshopNo. of participants:
Max 30 per workshopLength of workshop:
1.5 hoursRequirements
We provide:
Tutors (1 to 5 depending on participants)
All materialsYou provide:
A couple of helpers or volunteers to assist the tutor if necessary
Weather protected space
Three trestle tables
Parking close to the site
Suitable for:
Children 5 to 12 yearsFreight:
Road - all materials will fit into a standard van
International - Allow eight weeks for freight
- Puppets @ Fed Square with Artplay - school holiday program
Polyglot's Rod Puppet Workshops feature as part of the Puppets @ Fed Square with Artplay program these school holidays.
- TAP Residency Kicks OffJacob Boehme has started his TAP Residency. He will keep you posted with his Artist's blog. We will also be posting photo's of the work in progress.
- We Built This City - Warrnambool Fun4Kids festival
Our public construction extravaganza We Built This City got underway at the Warrnambool Fun4Kids Childrens Festival this weekend and runs until Sunday.
Performances are 10.30am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 4pm, starting Sunday 30 June and run through to Sunday 7 July.
- Check Out! visual arts exhibition
Polyglot's artist Mischa Long has worked with children from the Currajong School to create a visual representation of our new show Check Out!.
The exhibition is currently on show at the Phoenix Park Library, corner of Rob Roy Road and Ivanhoe Grove, Malvern East and running until the 27 June.
click on the images to explore the world of puppetry
