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Workshops for Children

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/QCC Standards. See show pages for lists of Performance/QCC Standards per grade, or click here.

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


Create-A-Puppet Workshop
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).

Father Goose's Tales | The Fairy Circus | The Emperor's New Clothes | La Muela del Rey Farfán (The Toothache of King Farfan) | Pinocchio | Adventures of Little Noodle | The Adventures of the Gingerbread Man | Dinosaurs | The Shoemaker & the Elves | The Last Dragon on Earth | A Woodland Cinderella | 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

Father Goose's Tales
By Nappy's Puppets, North Haven, CT
June 23-28, 2009

Little Bunny Foo Foo Shadow Puppet

Create-A-Puppet Workshop: Little Bunny Foo Foo Shadow Puppet
Weekday Workshop Times (Groups): Tuesday-Friday 10am & 12pm
Weekday Workshop Times (Individuals): Tuesday-Friday 9am, 11am & 1pm
Weekend Workshop Times: Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 12pm-5pm

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The Fairy Circus
By Tanglewood Marionettes, Ware, MA
June 30 - July 12, 2009

Crazy Clown Hand Puppet

Create-A-Puppet Workshop: Crazy Clown Hand Puppet

Weekday Workshop Times (Groups): Tuesday-Friday 10am & 12pm
Weekday Workshop Times (Individuals): Tuesday-Friday 9am, 11am & 1pm
Weekend Workshop Times: Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 12pm-5pm

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The Emperor's New Clothes
By Grey Seal Puppets, Carlotte, NC
July 14-19, 2009

Portly Pig Hand Puppet


Create-A-Puppet Workshop: Portly Pig Hand Puppet

Weekday Workshop Times (Groups): Tuesday-Friday 10am, 12pm & 2pm
Weekday Workshop Times (Individuals): Tuesday-Friday 9am, 11am, 1pm & 3pm
Weekend Workshop Times: Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 12pm-5pm

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La Muela del Rey Farfán (The Toothache of King Farfan)
By Teatro SEA, Puerto Rico and New York City
July 21-26, 2009

King Farfan Rod Puppet

Create-A-Puppet Workshop: King Farfan Rod Puppet

Weekday Workshop Times (Groups): Tuesday-Friday 10am & 12pm
Weekday Workshop Times (Individuals): Tuesday-Friday 9am, 11am & 1pm
Weekend Workshop Times: Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 12pm-5pm

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Pinocchio
By Lee Bryan, "That Puppet Guy," Atlanta, GA
July 28 - Aug 9, 2009

Pinocchio Rod Puppet

Create-A-Puppet Workshop: Pinocchio Rod Puppet

Weekday Workshop Times (Groups): Tuesday-Friday 10am & 12pm
Weekday Workshop Times (Individuals): Tuesday-Friday 9am, 11am & 1pm
Weekend Workshop Times: Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 12pm-5pm

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Adventures of Little Noodle
Written and directed by Jon Ludwig
Aug 13 - Sept 13, 2009

Create-A-Puppet Workshop: Little Noodle Puppet

Workshop Times: Tuesday-Friday 10am & 11:30am; Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 12pm-5pm

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The Adventures of the Gingerbread Man
By David Stephens of All Hands Productions, Atlanta, GA
Sept 17-27, 2009

Create-A-Puppet Workshop: Gingerbread Boy Shadow Puppet

Workshop Times: Tuesday-Friday 10am & 11:30am; Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 12pm-5pm

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Dinosaurs
Written by Jon Ludwig
Directed by Jon Ludwig & Michael Haverty
Sept 29 - Nov 29, 2009

Create-A-Puppet Workshop: Pteranodon Rod and String Puppet

Workshop Times: Tuesday-Friday 10am & 11:30am; Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 12pm-5pm

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The Shoemaker & the Elves
Adapted by Bobby Box & Lorna Howley
Directed by Michael Haverty
Nov 17, 2009 - Jan 3, 2010

Create-A-Puppet Workshop: Energetic Elf Hand Puppet

Workshop Times: Tuesday-Friday 10am & 11:30am; Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 12pm-5pm
Fri, Nov 27 Workshop Time: 10am-5pm
Tues, Dec 22 - Thur, Dec 24 Workshop Times: 9am-4pm
Tues, Dec 29 - Thur, Dec 31 Workshop Times: 9am-4pm

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The Last Dragon on Earth
By Crabgrass Puppet Theater, Halifax, VT
Dec 1-13, 2009

Create-A-Puppet Workshop: Dynamic Dragon Rod and String Puppet

Workshop Times: Tuesday-Friday 10am & 11:30am; Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 12pm-5pm

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A Woodland Cinderella
By Deborah Costine, Southborough, MA
Jan 5-10, 2010

Create-A-Puppet Workshop: Fairy Tale Rod Puppet

Workshop Times: Tuesday-Friday 10am & 11:30am; Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 12pm-5pm

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Rainforest Adventures
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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The Three Billy Goats Gruff and Other Tales
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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Little One Inch
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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The True Story of The Three Little Pigs by A. Wolf
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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Paul Bunyan & the Tall Tale Medicine Show
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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Create-A-Puppet Workshop To Go
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 Workshop



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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Puppet Invention Workshop



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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Discovering Puppetry in Other Cultures



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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International Puppet Presentation



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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