Puppet Making Workshop and Residency

In this hands-on workshop, students will work with Brad Shur of Paper Heart Puppets to envision, create, and build their own detailed, original puppets. Workshop sessions explore the history, traditions, and practices of puppet making and performance in cultures across the globe as students are guided through the steps of building their own puppet character from a wide variety of materials. 

Schools can choose from the following puppet types:

• Paper Mouth Puppets
• Shadow Puppets
• Toy Theater
• Marionettes (String Puppets)

Learning Objectives:

• Students will develop visual art skills including spatial relations, shapes, and textures by experimenting through a constructivist approach with 2-and 3-dimensional materials.
• Students will demonstrate understanding of the history, traditions, and practices of puppet making and performance from cultures across the globe.
• Students will enhance their ability to set and achieve goals through teamwork and cooperation, feel and show empathy toward others, and develop self-confidence and resilience in trying new things with a growth mindset.