Whether you are just beginning to build a creative ministry team or simply want the chance to tighten up some skills that have been neglected, in a single evening (just 3 1/2 hours), the School of Puppetry Workshop can help you get the tools you need to succeed!

• More Fun-filled, hands-on training than last year!
Whether you are starting in puppetry from scratch or looking for new skills,
you’ll find help in your choice classes from THREE class sessions.
And back by popular demand: Xp3!
Check out the list below to see the classes we'll be offering.

• A chance to win a FREE puppet!
As always, we’ll be giving away quality Puppet Productions puppets and products
as door prizes. Every attendee is eligible but you must be present to win!

• A Workshop Handbook with ALL class notes!
Even though any one person can only attend three of the nine available classes,
the notes for all classes (including six more from FESTIVAL!) are included
in the handbook that every registered attendee receives.

• Opportunities to view live demonstrations by pros!
Watch performances by highly-trained, professional puppeteers who will show you how it’s
done and then reveal the secrets through our special Behind the Curtain™ performances.

• Discounts on genuine Puppet Productions puppets and products!
Each and every Workshop features a School of Puppetry store
stocked with Puppet Productions puppets and products as very special prices
and discounts available only to Workshop attendees.
               
  Choose From These 9 Classes...
BASIC PUPPETRY:
Instruction for beginners including all the basic techniques you need to know including: handling a puppet, lip sync, mouth action, eye contact, posture, entrances and exits. Hands-on class for those with little or no puppetry experience.
 CHOREOGRAPHY
Puppets are much more fun to watch when they're doing something.  Attend this class to learn what they can do and how to do it.  A hands-on class suitable for puppeteers at any level.
 SOLO PUPPETRY:
Learn different performance types using only one puppeteer and how to maximize their effectiveness. Performance types include: ventriloquist style, silent puppet, Strolling Stage, and Puppetume™
ADVANCED PUPPETRY:
Learn to think like a pro. Tips and techniques you can use to take your puppetry to the next level. Learn the importance of wrist suppleness, movement translation, team mind, and more.  A Hands-on class intended for those with moderate puppetry experience.
 IMPROVISATION
 We'll introduce you to the fundamentals of good improv you can use with or without puppets.  A hands-on class geared to experienced puppeteers and live performers.
 TECHNICAL STUFF:
Details on blacklight and other special effects, stage design and construction, lighting, and sound systems.
OBJECT LESSONS:
Instruction on how to create your own object
lessons as well as info on how to best present them. Demonstrations of practical object lessons and how to present them.
STREET SKILLS:
Learn to attract attention and teach spiritual lessons anywhere with these two popular skills: juggling and balloon sculpture.  This is an energetic and hysterical hands-on class intended for anyone who wants to try.
REACHING AND TEACHING KIDS
This demonstration/lecture class for children's workers includes an intro to clowning and gospel illusion.  Several illusions will be demonstrated.  For older teens and up.
 		            


For those puppeteers who really want to get a feel for how the pros work, we’re introducing the eXtreme Puppetry 3xperience. This 2+ hour track will take a small group of participants and prepare them to put on a high-energy, high-quality performance for all attendees. Special registration is required and participation is eXtremely limited. Click the XP3 logo at left to get more information.

Prices and Registration Methods:
 Save 33% when you pre-register online!

PRE-registration rate: $19
(per person) Or online for $16!		 Walk-in registration rate: $24 (per person)
Group PRE-registration rate: $14
(8 or more) Or online for $11!		 Group walk-in registration rate: $19 (8 or more)


Wanna Register Now?
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All Workshops run from 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm.

Doors open at 5:30 pm for registration and check-in.

Please call the church location for directions only.
For all other inquiries, call Puppet Productions

1-800-854-2151