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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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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 four and up (ages 2 and 3 welcome if accompanied by adult puppet builder) become puppet makers and puppeteers as they each create a puppet to take home and put that puppet into performance on our classroom stage. Learning activities and the puppet design correlate with the current Family Series show theme. Workshops offered Tuesday-Sunday when Family Series performances are scheduled. Times and format (instructor-led or self-guided) vary depending on day of week and time of year—contact Ticket Office for details.
Cost: Workshop (and Museum admission) included in an All-Inclusive Ticket; $4.50 when purchased separately. Discounts for Members and Groups — contact the Ticket Office for pricing information.
SPACE! | Adventures of Little Noodle | Peter Pan
Written and Directed by Jon Ludwig
Jan 24 - Mar 11, 2012
Create-A-Puppet Workshop: Extraterrestrial Hand Puppet
Puppet is Blacklight (Ultraviolet) Reactive!
Workshop Times:Tuesday-Friday
10am & 11:30am; Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 12pm-5pm
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Written and Directed by Jon Ludwig
Mar 6 - Apr 1, 2012
Create-A-Puppet Workshop: Little Noodle Rod Puppet
Puppet is Blacklight (Ultraviolet) Reactive!
Workshop Times:Tuesday-Friday
10am & 11:30am; Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 12pm-5pm
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Adapted and Directed by Michael Haverty
Based on the book by J.M. Barrie
Apr 3 - May 27, 2011
Create-A-Puppet Workshop: Cranky Crocodile 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.
Please 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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