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Workshops for Children

The Center for Puppetry Arts offers a variety of workshops for children in grades K-12 to enhance their learning experience. All workshops meet Georgia Performance Standards. See show pages for lists of Georgia Performance Standards per grade, or click here.

For workshops at your location, click here.

Create-A-Puppet Workshop
Create-A-Puppet Workshop To Go
Preschool Workshops
Puppet Invention Workshop
Discovering Puppetry in Other Cultures
International Puppet Presentation


Create-A-Puppet Workshop
Hands-on, curriculum-based workshops for students in grades K-12. Lesson plans are available upon request. Children ages five and up become puppet makers as they each create a puppet to take home. Learning activities and the puppet correlate with the current show theme. Workshops offered Tuesday-Sunday.

Cost: FREE for Dual/Family Members and above (up to four per show). Workshop and Museum admission included in single show ticket ($16).

Rainforest Adventures | The Three Billy Goats Gruff and Other Tales | Little One Inch | The True Story of The Three Little Pigs by A. Wolf | Paul Bunyan & the Tall Tale Medicine Show


Rainforest Adventures
Written and directed by Jon Ludwig
Jan 12 - Mar 7, 2010

Margay Cat Hand Puppet

Create-A-Puppet Workshop: Margay Cat Hand Puppet

Workshop Times: Tuesday-Friday 10am & 11:30am; Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 12pm-5pm

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The Three Billy Goats Gruff and Other Tales
By Hobey Ford's Golden Rod Puppets, Weaverville, NC
Feb 23 - Mar 7, 2010

Diving Dolphin Shadow Puppet

Create-A-Puppet Workshop: Diving Dolphin Shadow Puppet

Workshop Times: Tuesday-Friday 10am & 11:30am; Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 12pm-5pm

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Little One Inch
By Tears of Joy Theatre, Portland, OR
Mar 9-21, 2010

Koi Fish Rod Puppet

Create-A-Puppet Workshop: Koi Fish Rod Puppet

Workshop Times: Tuesday-Friday 10am & 11:30am; Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 12pm-5pm

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The True Story of The Three Little Pigs by A. Wolf
By Paul Mesner Puppets, Kansas City, MO
Mar 23 - Apr 11, 2010

A. Wolf Hand Puppet

Create-A-Puppet Workshop: A. Wolf Hand Puppet

Workshop Times: Tuesday-Friday 10am & 11:30am; Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 12pm-5pm

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Paul Bunyan & the Tall Tale Medicine Show
Adapted by Jon Ludwig, directed by Clint Thornton
Mar 30 - May 31, 2010

Juan Bobo Hand Puppet

Create-A-Puppet Workshop: Babe the Blue Ox Hand Puppet

Workshop Times: Tuesday-Friday 10am & 11:30am; Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 12pm-5pm

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Create-A-Puppet Workshop To Go
Do time constraints prevent your students from participating in a Create-A-Puppet Workshop after a performance? Is the time slot you need sold out? We have the solution! Our Create-A-Puppet Workshops are available for take out. The Education Department will assemble individual bags of puppet-making materials for each person in your group. You supply glue and/or tape. Makes a great follow-up art activity to further engage students and reinforce what they've learned after a visit to the Center. Comes complete with a fully illustrated step-by-step instruction sheet and list of applicable GA QCC Standards. Regular workshop fees apply. Available for groups or individuals. Please call 404.873.3391 to reserve.
Fee: $4.00 per person for groups of 10 or more. (Included in the Group Inclusive Tickets.)
Indviduals & Members: Included with all-inclusive ticket.

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Preschool Workshop



Preschool puppet-making workshops are offered for children ages two to four, featuring specially designed tables and a smaller student/teacher ratio. The workshop enhances motor skills, increases language and social skills and develops self-confidence. Please call 404.881.5115 to schedule.
AT THE CENTER: Prices vary by puppet design. Pease call for details. Minimum 15 students. Maximum 20 students.

Pease choose from the following books/themes:
Book: The Wide-Mouthed Frog by Keith Faulkner
Activity: Make a Wide-Mouthed Frog Hand Puppet
Book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carl
Activity: Make a Butterfly Rod Puppet
Book: Box Turtle at Long Pond by William T. George
Activity: Make a Box Turtle Hand and Rod Puppet
Book: The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carl
Activity: Make a Spider Hand Puppet
Book: How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight? by Jane Yolen
Activity: Make a T-Rex Shadow Puppet

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Puppet Invention Workshop



Explore five different puppetry styles and a brief history of the art of puppetry. Create an exciting puppet of your own design and learn basic puppet manipulation. This one-to two-hour workshop can be tailored to any group or classroom theme and can be designed to meet GA QCC/Performance Standards. Grades K-12 (list available upon request). Please call 404.881.5136 to schedule.
AT THE CENTER: Prices vary by puppet design. Pease call for details. Minimum 20 students.
AT YOUR LOCATION: Prices vary by puppet design. Mileage rates apply. Pease call for details. Minimum 50 students.


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Discovering Puppetry in Other Cultures



This unique two-hour workshop introduces students to rich cultural traditions from around the world. Teachers may request up to three countries to explore. Enjoy a hands-on puppet-making activity and lecture/demonstration. Workshop at the Center includes tour of our Museum. Meets GA Performance/QCC Standards. Lesson plans available upon request. Prices vary based on the design of the puppet. Please call 404.881.5136 to schedule.
AT THE CENTER (Includes Museum Tour): Prices vary by puppet design. Pease call for details. Minimum 20 students.
AT YOUR LOCATION: Prices vary by puppet design. Mileage rates apply. Pease call for details. Minimum 50 students.


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International Puppet Presentation



A unique learning experience for groups wanting an in-depth look at the rich culture of puppetry. Learn about many different types of puppet traditions from around the world including China, India, Japan, Indonesia, and Mali. The instructor uses both authentic and replica puppets for this entertaining and educational hands-on presentation. Meets Georgia QCC/Performance Standards (list available upon request). Please call 404.881.5136 to schedule.
AT THE CENTER: $250 for up to 90 minutes.
AT YOUR LOCATION: $250 for up to 90 minutes, plus mileage.

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