Shadow Puppetry Classes Chicago - Shadow Puppet Basics

Shadow Puppet Basics

ABOUT THIS EVENT

Event Category

Arts & DIY

Event Overview

Come learn how to put together a basic shadow puppet show with sister duo Jill Summers and Susie Kirkwood. The workshop will begin with a short performance by the workshop leaders.

Attendees will learn how to construct and manipulate puppets using cut paper and wooden dowels. Learn techniques on how to preform your own show, how to turn your text into live image, and even how to make your own screen.

This is a hands-on workshop but no special skills are needed! Great for all ages! All materials to make shadow puppets will be provided.

What to Bring

Yourself!

Minimum age

All ages welcome

What's Provided

Paper and wooden dowels provided

Cancellation Policy

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CHIPRC Instructor

Susie Kirkwood & Jill Summers are sisters. Susie is a freelance graphic designer with a tiny jam-making company called Pear Tree Preserves. Jill Summers writes short stories, puppet shows, and once, a play.

The two have collaborated with other artists and writers on many shows and projects around Chicago, including a book trailer for the novel Ghosts by Cesar Aira, a shadow show for Jesse Ball’s novel The Curfew, and an installation for House Dreaming, curated by Audrey Niffenegger at Ragdale.

(www.susiekirkwood.com | www.dottysummers.com)

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