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puppet-construction-workshop Puppet Construction Workshop Dead Puppet Society On Demand, Workshop Dead Puppet Society Puppet Construction Workshop

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Overview

This interactive workshop in puppet design and construction is suitable for participants aged 8 to adult. Participants will draw a basic puppet design and using easily accessible household materials, will construct a puppet with simple hinge techniques. This workshop is best when paired with or after the digital “Puppet Manipulation” workshop also available.

A Dead Puppet Society Workshop.

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Learning Resources

Suitability: Years 2 to 12
Using the DPS Prototyping Method, participants will learn the basics behind designing their own puppet character.

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