Overview
This interactive workshop in puppet design and construction is suitable for participants aged 8 to adult. Participants will draw a basic puppet design and using easily accessible household materials, will construct a puppet with simple hinge techniques. This workshop is best when paired with or after the digital “Puppet Manipulation” workshop also available.
A Dead Puppet Society Workshop.
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