Puppets aren’t just for kids anymore! Puppets have recently won nation-wide talent contests, helped in therapy sessions, assisted in ministry, helped educators, served as oral tradition storytellers, performed for children and adults and—on top of that—they’re just fun!!! This class will introduce students to a variety of puppet types: from standard glove puppets to larger, more complex rod puppets – and allow them to design and build their own creation(s). Students should bring an idea or ideas of how they want to utilize their puppets and we will try to figure out the best form/type fits. The Instructor will endeavor to tailor the class to the needs of each student and help to improve their puppet building skills and foster their creativity. No previous sewing skill is necessary.

‍Class limit: 10 students, ages 10 and up

Materials fee: $10 if purchasing materials from the instructor. Students should contact the instructor in advance.

Students should bring:

• ½ yard fleece or fleece throw blanket (Thrift stores encouraged)
• Thread
• Fabric
• Shears
• Pins
• Marking pencils
• Yarn (hair)
• Hang needles
• Optional: Sewing machine (and related supplies), if you have one

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