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

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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By Hobey Ford's Golden Rod Puppets, Weaverville, NC
Feb 23 - Mar 7, 2010

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

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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By Paul Mesner Puppets, Kansas City, MO
Mar 23 - Apr 11, 2010

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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Adapted by Jon Ludwig, directed by Clint Thornton
Mar 30 - May 31, 2010

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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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 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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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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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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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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