Explorations in Puppetry: Giving Form to the Fantastic
Step into the world of puppetry and bring your imagination to life!
In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore the magical intersection of storytelling, craft, and performance. Through playful experimentation and guided instruction, you will design & build your own unique puppet characters, learn basic manipulation techniques, and collaborate with fellow artists to bring your creations to life.
Techniques covered:
Carboard puppet construction
Mask making
Overhead projector shadow puppetry
Whether you're a curious beginner or someone looking to expand your practice, this workshop offers a welcoming space for adults to play, build, and discover.
Schedule:
11:00 AM – Introductions and creative drawing exercises to spark imagination
12:00 PM – Puppet-building techniques & character creation
1:30 PM – Lunch break
2:00 PM - Continue crafting and begin collaborative storytelling
4:30 PM – Informal showcase of our creations
What to Bring: Comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting messy!
No prior experience needed—just bring your curiosity and creativity 😊
About the facilitator: Leah Levine is an artist and educator based in Brooklyn, New York. She teaches fine art, set design, puppetry, and portfolio development. She has shown her artwork at galleries and performance venues, including Dixon Place, La Mama, and Center at West Park’s Object Movement Residency. Her own artwork explores the conceptualization of self versus other, and the space between reality and imagination. She holds a BA in fine art and psychology from Wesleyan University.