The workshops are an opportunity to explore with a artist, Fern Smith, the world of puppetry from shadow puppets to marionettes. Learning the art of puppet making brings together the art of craft, character development and art practice. The puppet maker will make puppets from Shadow puppet, to Marionettes. Bookings essential: Class size: Up to six persons
Skill level: To be able to take instruction, work with sharp implements and when required work on your own.
Dates of workshops :Thursday 4.30 -5.30 pm on the days of:
| Jan. No classes |
Feb. 19th & 26th |
Mar. 5th, 12th & 26th |
Apr. 24th & 30th |
May 7th, 21st & 28th |
Jun. 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th |
| Jul. 16th, 23rd & 30th |
Aug. 6th & 13th |
Sept. 3rd 17th & 24th |
Oct. 8th , 15th, 22nd & 29th |
Nov. 5th 12th |
Dec. No classes |
| Masters exhibition will be held in November on Thursday 15th through to 23rd | |||||
Workshop pricing:
Four consecutive classes$60 ($15 per class)
Eight consecutive classes$120.00; ($15 per class and the opportunity to display your puppet at the end of year Masters exhibition in FernArtz studio)
Annual 28 classes: $280.00 ($10.00 per class and the opportunity display your puppet and put on a puppet show in the Masters exhibition at the end of the year.)
Materials: will be supplied. What to bring: A box or something suitable (like a hard suitcase) to take your work to and from the workshops.