Four Seasons Rod Puppet WorkshopPosted by Suzanne, on December 7th, 2011

The Four Seasons Rod Puppet

An early childhood professional development workshop

for teachers, parents, homeschool, grandparents, caregivers

Feb. 18,19                Fair Oaks, CA

Saturday 9:00 – 4:00          Sunday 9:00    – 1:00

Nature, in all its wisdom gives children a deep sense of wonder and reliability. This workshop will look at weaving these two gifts together. We will focus on the amazing Rod Puppet.   This puppet comes to life more than any other with its possibilities for subtle gesture and intimacy .  I call it the ‘heart’ puppet because of this.  Hearts connect between viewer and puppet.

In this workshop we will look at what makes nature stories and puppetry so inviting and so healing.  We will create a Rod Puppet for all seasons – your choice – Mother Earth, Elf, Old Gnome etc., one  you can use to develop stories through the year.  If you want one special puppet for telling stories that open the door to the four seasons for the children, this is the one!!

Everyone is welcome, beginners and experienced enthusiasts.

Suzanne Down is Director of Juniper Tree School of Story and Puppetry Arts. The school offers a one year  part time training in Puppet Theater. The training has a pedagogical, artistic, and therapeutic focus.  Suzanne travels internationally sharing her love for story and puppetry in workshops and conferences      http://junipertreepuppets.com

Weekend cost $150. plus $20 materials

Pre-registration required – please contact Suzanne Down for info  at: suzanne@junipertreepuppets.com

Please bring a bag lunch on Sat.

Hope to see you there!!!