Above and below is a list and photos of some of the materials I use in my workshops. PLEASE NOTE they constantly change and none of the items listed are guaranteed. Each workshop is a unique session creating unique puppets, and the fact that these materials change constantly helps in that aim. Please don’t assume any of the items listed will definitely be available. It is a display of some of the items used.
- Beads/Counters
- Bottle tops/lids
- Buttons
- Cardboard shapes
- Feathers
- Foam shapes, numbers, letters
- Foam
- Glue
- Icy-Pole Sticks
- Material Flowers
- Material/Ribbon
- Pipe Cleaners/Chenille Stems
- Plastic Shapes
- Plastic Spoons
- Pom Poms
- Sequins
- Straws
- Wooden Skweres
- Wooden Sticks
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[…] WORKSHOPS have stemmed from discussions with teachers after seeing my initial puppet shows. They involve all students making their own puppets. Students’ skills are developed as they familiarise themselves with the same craft materials as used in my own puppets. All you need supply is a sharp pair of scissors for each student, and smocks if possible. These workshops are available for all primary levels. Teachers are constantly amazed at the enthusiasm of the students, and high quality of work created. Workshops can be presented as follow-ups to our puppet shows or entirely separate. In the past parent helpers and spare teachers have been encouraged to join in the fun and assist where necessary. For a real insight into the workshops, please see my PHOTO GALLERY for examples of puppets made by students. (After each workshop I immediately upload images of nine wonderful puppet creations to this website). You can see a list of some of the materials I use in the workshops here. […]