In this 4-day Spring Break Camp, students will be introduced to the art of puppetry with a focus on theatrical table top puppets. Participants will be guided through an exploration of puppetry design, construction, manipulation and story development. They will build their own table top puppet using simple materials and techniques, and will learn how to operate their puppet, exploring breath, focus, response and posture. Playing in groups, students will develop short scenes using their puppets.

In other words, while playing with materials, a puppet will be born through the children's creativity.

The puppets will tell participants how they want to move and what story they want to tell!

Each participant is asked to bring their own lunch, water bottle, and clothes that they can get a little paint, glue, and clay on.

Children must be at least 8-years old by the start of this camp.

About the Instructor:

Heather J Kent is a local educator, theatre and visual artist living on Vancouver Island. She has been working and teaching in theatre production for over 25 years. Her passion for puppetry arts and spectacle informs Regardless of her medium Heather is story teller who loves to collaborate and share ideas with other artists.

Note:

If your child requires additional one-on-one support, they are welcome to attend with a responsible helper arranged by the parent/guardian. On a case-by-case basis, providing a responsible helper may be a requirement for participation. Please contact the education coordinator at education@ladysmitharts.ca or 250-245-1252 to discuss the unique needs of your child.

Please complete the Student Emergency Contact and Profile Form prior to the start of the camp.