Rod Puppet Workshop

Using easily accessible and environmentally friendly materials such as cardboard, stockings and fabric, each child creates their own individual character which moves in line with its own personality. Students learn about the design and manipulation of the puppet, and are encouraged to think about its character – how it talks, moves and interacts with the world around it.  The workshop culminates in a short presentation, where the kids show off their puppet to the rest of the group.

What happens:

1. Short introduction to the variety of puppets
   Showing different types as well as drawing on the students own experiences.
2. Making the puppet
   Step by step construction of the basic puppet and then free creative time with fascinating materials, developing character details.
3. Puppetry as a physical art form
   Warm up of body and voice, simple exercises to limber up minds and hands.
4. 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 workshop

No. of participants:  Max 30 per workshop

Length of workshop:  1.5 hours

We provide:  Tutors (1 to 5 depending on participants) All materials

You 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 years and above

Freight:  
Road - all materials will fit into a standard van
International - Allow eight weeks for freight

For enquiries and bookings, please contact:
Julie Wright
Operations Coordinator
julie@polyglot.org.au
03 9827 9667