PUPPETRY WORKSHOPS

WORKSHOP 1 – THE CHILDREN

CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP

• Examples of Puppets made.

- Different ability levels within the class meant we made 4 types of puppet.

- Higher Ability children made puppets that involved sewing and stitching felt and fabrics.

- Children of Primary age, with little or no background in puppetry also made fantastic sock puppets, finger puppets and semi-made manufactured puppets.

Stages of Production

• Design • Puppetry Craft

Stages of Production

• Characterisation • Script Writing

Stages of Production• Performance • Evaluation

• Use iPads to animate further

• More grandparental involvemement

WORKSHOP 2 – THE PROFESSIONALS, CHILDREN, STAFF & PARENTS

PROFESSIONALS CHILDREN, PARENTS & STAFF• Child Protection

Online Safety• Improvisation• Puppet

Manipulation• Comic Timing• Backdrops• Scenery• Script Writing• Audience

Interaction

WORKSHOP 3 – Using Puppets with Modern Technology and Green Screen