Puppet-Making with the Pros
Puppeteering with the Pros
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Lean the fundamentals of TV-style puppetry.
In this hands-on workshop, geared for all experience levels, you will learn the same performance techniques used by professionals to bring puppet characters to life on screen.
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Explore the performance techniques that make a puppet character come alive on camera.
Learn how to build character, nail eye focus, and some secret tips and trick the professionals use to bring their characters to life.
Small group size to ensure everyone receives personal guidance.
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1.5 hours
Ages 18+
In-person
All materials provided
If you have a character you want to work with, bring it along
No experience necessary
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Learn how to design and build your own TV-style puppet creature.
In this hands-on building workshop, character designer Michael Schupbach will guide you through the process of designing and fabricating a professional-quality, moving-mouth hand puppet from scratch. Along the way, hear personal stories from his time at The Jim Henson Company, on set at Sesame Street, and so much more!
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Learn the fundamentals of character design, puppet-making, and some new sewing skills.
Bring your own unique creature to life using industry-standard materials and tools.
Learn some of the history of how some of your favorite characters are made.
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2.5 hours
Ages 18+
No experience necessary
All materials provided
