WORKSHOPS
Learn About Puppetry from us!
Fun fact: Puppeteers are bound by the Puppeteers of America constitution to share their secrets with everyone!
We love to share, we love to teach and we love to learn! We currently offer a 3-hour workshop on sound, light and movement in object performance work. The class explores the intersection and interdependence of sound, light and movement–essentials for creating a symbolic vocabulary that connects with audiences on a visceral level.
The workshop starts with an overview of the creative process, followed by several short video clips and a live demonstration. During the second half, students break into small groups and create their own short pieces. The class culminates with presentation of each piece.
We will offer this workshop in select cities on our upcoming Spring 2026 tour. We are also happy to discuss group rates if you'd like to bring us to your classroom or institution.
We also offer other workshops and will post here when they are offered!
PUPPET PRIMER
Join PSU Professor of Puppetry liz HOWLS for this intensive workshops for adults.
This course will explore the fundamentals of creating a short-form puppet show (10 min or less) over eight 2 hr classes. Students can choose to work in collaborative groups or on a solo piece. Class will consist of in-class screenings demonstrating different approaches to puppetry, intensive workshops on hand, tabletop and shadow puppetry, collaborative exercises to help groups or individuals discover and create a short form piece, mentorship and support from the instructor as shows are built and developed.
This course concludes in a public performance (puppet slam) of the final pieces on Friday February 27th 6:30-8:00pm.
Basic materials, tools and workspace will be provided in class.
