GET SCHOOLED: Puppet-making workshop with Kelly Kirkham (Jan. 17)
by toronto craft alert
DATE: Sunday, January 17, 2010
TIME: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm (half-hour lunch break)
LOCATION: Open Door Designs, 1597 Dupont Street, Toronto ON M6P 3S8
AGE GROUP: Adults
COST: $120 (this includes all materials and one pre-prepared puppet head)
INFORMATION: • email: info@opendoordesigns.ca • Tel: (416) 531-1290
Workshop Description
In the morning, through the use of common materials, participants will learn the technique of papier-mâché. Participants will first learn how to design and construct a puppet’s head from papier mâché for comfort and durability. Then, choosing from a selection of premade puppet heads supplied by artist Kelly Kirkham, you will learn how to paint and embellish your chosen puppet in a beautiful and expressive way. Fabric and trims will then be used to decorate your puppet and complete their character. You will now be ready to create your own cast of characters for storytelling, plays and puppet shows. Each participant leaves the workshop with two puppets, one to be finished at home and one completed by the end of the day.
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1 Kat // Oct 26, 2009 at 8:07 pm
Ooh, this will be fabulous- Kelly’s puppets are amazing and she is absolutely delightful!