From Textile Art to Puppet Play
Thu, Dec 18
|Virtual Workshop
Delve into the world of contemporary textile artists and the rich cultural traditions of puppetry. Using works of art as a foundation, explore storytelling and the narrative in art before designing and stitching your own felt hand puppet to use in your classroom. In English.
Time & Location
Dec 18, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. EST
Virtual Workshop
About the event
This 90-minute online workshop is designed for elementary and middle school teachers seeking to integrate visual arts and storytelling through textile art.
Explore Contemporary Textile Artists and Puppetry: Examine the creative practices of contemporary textile artists who transform fibre, fabric, and stitching into expressive forms, and consider how these techniques translate into the dynamic world of puppetry.
Connect Art to Curriculum: Discuss ways to incorporate textile art into broader classroom subjects such as social studies and language arts, supporting cross-curricular learning.
Develop Creative Response Skills: Engage in reflective and design activities to help students interpret and respond to textile art thoughtfully. Engage in guided reflection and sketching exercises designed to help students respond to textile art—perfect for developing observational and interpretive skills.
Felt Puppet Design and Construction: Learn how to guide students through the process of designing and beginning to stitch their own hand puppets using felt and basic materials. This…
Tickets
General Admission
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$50.00
+$7.49 GST & PST
+$1.44 ticket service fee
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