Puppet Pop-Up Studio
at Beakerhead this Thursday!
Puppet Pop-Up Studio: Rabbit's Nose

Beakerhead's Four to Six
Thursday, Sept 20, 2018, 4pm-6pm
Mission, Safeway parking lot on 4th Street
FREE (no registration required)

Why the Rabbit's Nose Wiggles: Watch the first part of this charming folk tale, create your own paper sculpture puppet, and then finish the story together with everyone's puppets.  Ages 4+ (children must participate with an adult)



Learn about our View from the Inside Program at a Workshop


Using Puppets and Art Therapy for Mental Health and Quality of Life: The View from the Inside Workshop

This workshop is presented by Wendy Passmore-Godfrey  (BFA, AD of WP Puppet Theatre)  and Allan Rosales  (MA in Art Therapy, View Manager and Presenter) in conjunction with the Alberta Play Therapy Association.

Friday 21 September 2018    
Red Deer: The Red Deer Museum & Gallery (Stewart Room)

Friday 28 September 2018    
Lethbridge: Lethbridge University Res Hall

At this workshop participants will learn how Puppet Making and Art Therapy were incorporated to serve different populations; research that supports the program; and how we are developing tools to evaluate it for funders. Participants will also get the chance to create their own puppet, write a monologue, and perform in front of others if desired. Come join us for the opportunity to create, play, move and learn! Breakfast and refreshments provided.

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Last Chance to Book a Puppets on the Go Crate Rental!
We are phasing out our Puppets on the Go crate program as we are currently working towards a cost effective online platform for a DIY learning experience that can reach people globally.  This will be your last chance to book a crate program for the 2018-19 school year - Calgary only.

Crates contain all the components for students to create their own puppets and perform a show. Clear instructions, samples and patterns make this a user-friendly experience for teachers.

There are four crates to choose from - only $120 for a three week rental!

  • Shadow Puppets Express Feelings (K-2) 
  • Shadow Puppets Learn about Community (K-2)
  • Rod Puppets Look into Alberta History (Grades 3-4)
  • Bunraku Puppetry Explores Japan (grades 7-9)

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Join our Board of Directors!
We are looking for enthusiastic and engaged individuals to join our Board of Directors as General Members and in the role of Treasurer! Help us ignite the power of puppetry to effect positive social change!

WP Puppet Theatre sparks imagination and creativity in children, helps adults to self-realization and mental well being, galvanizes learning and understanding, and encourages cooperation and communication.

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What we are Excited about in the World of Puppetry
It's September - back to school time!  If you are looking for a puppetry school, check out  Unima USA's  listing of Schools for Puppetry Training around the world!







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