Discover the Art of Shadow Puppets – A Hands-On Workshop at Puppet Place

Saturday 31 May 2025 · Explore the rich history and playful possibilities of shadow puppetry with artist Izzy Bristow

May 18, 2025

Come have a play with many different shadow puppetry set ups! Get to know more about the deep history and diversity of this unique art form.

This is a hands-on course where participants will get to make their own shadow puppets and see how they work in a variety of shadow puppetry set ups.

Facilitated by Puppet Place Resident Artist: Izzy Bristow, who is a puppet maker and educator with experience across the puppet spectrum, from the Muppets to life sized dinosaurs, from international tours to heirloom restoration there is little that puppetry has to offer that Izzy hasn’t seen.

As Izzy says: “Shadow Puppets became a special interest during the pandemic and I have spent a lot of my free time in the last 5 years learning about their history and how they are made. I love teaching about them and hope you learn to love them too!”

Taking place in the Puppet Place Joinery Shop. This workshop will take place on Saturday 31 May from 10am – 4pm, with doors opening for registration at 9:45am. This workshop is aimed at adults, young people and older children, but under 16 year old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

To find out more about the workshop and to book your ticket visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/intro-to-shadow-puppets-tickets-1333160140869

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