Shadow puppet workshop is kids’ play

Published on 19 June 2020

Want to try your hand at making and telling a story with shadow puppets?

Kyneton Town Hall’s school holiday program KTH Kids has gone online and is offering a shadow puppet workshop with local artists.

Children can join this free workshop at any time during the upcoming June/July school holiday period through short instructional videos which engage children aged four to 14 years in the art of shadow puppet making, including construction methods, performance and storytelling. Once constructed, you can bring your shadow puppets to life in your very own shadow puppet show.

Parents are encouraged to make this a family project and share with others by uploading their puppet show and telling their personal stories online. These stories will help create a collective body of work exploring family stories through shadow play.

Mayor, Cr Janet Pearce encouraged families to take part in this unique opportunity.

“Storytelling with shadow puppets is a great way for children to express themselves,” Cr Pearce said.

“If you are looking for something to do during these school holidays that is fun, interactive and creative, this is it! The workshop can be done in the comfort of your living room using everyday household materials.

“It’s part of Council’s #InThisTogether initiative, keeping us connected and creative during the pandemic.”

Group facilitators, local artists Steve Scott and Sue Blakey from The Festive Factory have been performing nationally and internationally for more than 30 years.

They are experts in children's entertainment from puppetry, performance, roving entertainment and all things that engage children in fun and educational activities.