Sample of Classes offered
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Class Examples

Puppetry 101
Ages 6 and up
How can an inanimate object come to life before your very eyes? This class offers students experimentation in the many styles of puppetry with an emphasis on how each technique translates into effective characters and story lines. Puppetry is a great medium for the live theatre artist because it combines all aspects of the craft - design, construction, performance and technical arts. It has been a part of theatre since theatre began. No previous puppetry experience necessary

Filmmaking Workshop
Ages 8 and up
You'll make a short film while learning traditional and computer techniques with all equipment provided. Students will experience working in small groups to develop characters, story lines, special effects, props, etc. From directing to sound effects, this class will provide beginning and intermediate movie makers with a great experience in performance and technical arts. Class size limited to 12 students. 

Stop-Motion Animation
Ages 8 and up
In this class we will animate drawings, paper cut outs, clay, wire frame characters and anything else we can get our hands onto. Bringing the inanimate object to life via frame by frame animation. Stop-motion is the animation technique used in such films as; “Wallace & Gromit,” “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” and “ParaNorman.” A Great way to amaze your family and create fantastic films! No previous puppetry or animation experience necessary.

Feedback

"I have already heard back from several parents raving about the workshop." - Girl Scout Leader

"It was a lot of fun learning how to make the puppets and make them move."  -Student, 11

"Thank you for coming in and teaching about puppetry. You inspired me to make my own."  -Student, 12

"I'd love to have you come back in for this year's 8th graders. Your presentation last year was a huge hit."  -Teacher

"I particularly loved the part of the workshop where they worked together to make puppets from the crumpled paper.  That was brilliant!"  
- Girl Scout Leader

What a truly awesome presentation!!  All of us loved it..."  -Parent

"We so appreciate passing your talent and enthusiasm onto  -------  and the other kids.  He is privileged to be one of your students…"
-Parent