Make & Take Construction Workshop

Puppetry is one of the most fascinating forms of the performing arts. For thousands of years, humans have told stories and entertained each other with simple, yet captivating figures. And the magic of the puppet with a group of children (of any age) is a wonder to watch. This basic, fun workshop teaches you how to make puppets using paper cups, construction paper, sequins, and a few scraps of yarn or fabric. The puppets are easy to make, easy to use, and (if necessary) easy to replace. Using these construction methods, a child could build an entire cast of characters in a day. Establish the foundation for a wonderful hobby /vocation! Suitable for most construction skill levels.

Paper Cup Marionette Construction offers a great start in basic puppetry. Workshop includes a basic manipulation component.

Length of presentation – 15-20 Minutes. Suitable for ages 5 years old and up.

Maximum number of participants – 40.

TUCKERS’ TALES PUPPET THEATRE, the Performing division of Puppet Perceptions, Inc., is a Philadelphia area based performing company founded in 1981. Co-directors Marianne and Tom Tucker have performed at puppet, folk, ethnic and street festivals, and at craft fairs, shopping centers, theaters and schools around the country. Audiences from small children to senior citizens have enjoyed the variety of styles skillfully displayed in their interesting programs.