Rod Puppetry

This fun workshop covers not only simple making techniques that can be achieved at home, but also manipulation skills and ways to make characters come alive. The rod puppet is created from materials that are accessible and environmentally friendly.

What happens:

1. Short introduction to the variety of puppets
   Showing different types as well as drawing on the students own experiences.
2. Making the puppet
   Step by step construction of the basic puppet and then free creative time with fascinating materials, developing character details.
3. Puppetry as a physical art form
   Warm up of body and voice, simple exercises to limber up minds and hands.
4. Presenting your puppet character
   An opportunity for the children to perform - the tutors will provide different exercises and outcomes depending on the age group of the students involved.

Style:  Structured workshop

No. of participants:  Max 30 per workshop

Length of workshop:  1.5 hours

We provide:  Tutors (1 to 5 depending on participants) All materials

You provide:  

• A couple of helpers or volunteers to assist the tutor if necessary.
• Weather protected space
• Three trestle tables
• Parking close to the site

Suitable for:  Children 5 years and above

Freight:  
Road - all materials will fit into a standard van
International - Allow eight weeks for freight

For enquiries and bookings, please contact:
Adi Diner
Program and Operations Manager
adi@polyglottheatre.com
03 9827 9667