WORKSHOPS
Two different workshops, suitable for up to 18 participants, and available from 3-hour and up to 3-day formats
CLUPPETRY
A short, sharp shock workshop in a heady mixture of clown & puppetry.
What to Expect:
Adam Blake (Open Attic and Adventure Arts) & Dik Downey (Pickled Image and Green Ginger) will impart years of experience in clowning and puppetry in one big, experiential blob. We take classic clowning workshop exercises and age old puppetry techniques and chuck them into a theatrical blender and marvel at the ‘Cluppetry’ that emerges.
The workshop incorporates clowning games such as status hierarchy, imitation / exaggeration and embracing your failures, as well as looking at puppetry techniques including breath, focus, and movement. Then we examine the role of puppeteer versus clown, clown as puppet, puppet as clown and everything in between. These workshops are very informative to both clowns and puppeteers, giving insight into each-others profession and arming the participants with new transferable skills.
Who Should Attend:
This workshop is designed for either creative professionals or for people with limited or no previous theatrical experience, just an appreciation of the silly and the profound!
Why Attend:
An opportunity to work with two industry veterans and explore the magic of clowning and puppetry and what can happen when they collide. Learn practical skills, creative techniques, and a fresh perspective on the possibilities of these irreverent art forms.
Facilitators:
Adam Blake: With 15 years of experience of making a fool of himself across the UK, Adam is a seasoned creator and brilliant facilitator.
Dik Downey: A seasoned performer, director, and creator of puppetry works, Dik has been crafting and animating unforgettable characters for decades.
Length: Anything from3 hours up to up to 3 or more days. For maximum of 18 participants.
It’s helpful if you have even numbers of participants.
We bring everything but need a large room, enough for 18 people to move around freely.
DIRECTING & PUPPETRY
An immersive workshop focused on the direction of live puppetry productions.
What to Expect:
Explore Puppetry Techniques:
Discover a variety of puppetry styles and techniques, learning how to bring characters to life with dynamic and creative movement.Animating the Story:
Experiment with different methods of storytelling, from grounded and emotional narratives to comedic and absurdist approaches.Dive into the Director’s Role:
Gain insight into the intricate responsibilities of a puppetry director, from shaping performances to integrating puppets seamlessly into live productions.
Who Should Attend:
This workshop is designed for creative professionals, performers, and artists with an interest in puppetry or expanding their directing skills. Whether you're a seasoned puppeteer or a newcomer to the field, this workshop promises to be informative, inspiring, and fun!
Why Attend:
Take this opportunity to work with two industry veterans and explore the magic of puppetry direction. Learn practical skills, creative techniques, and a fresh perspective on the possibilities of this irreverent and exciting art form.
Facilitators:
Emma Williams: With 35 years of experience directing, writing, and devising puppetry productions across the UK, Emma brings unparalleled insight into the creative possibilities of this art form.
Dik Downey: A seasoned performer, director, and creator of puppetry works, Dik has been crafting and animating unforgettable characters for decades.
Length: Anything from3 hours up to up to 3 or more days. For maximum of 18 participants.
We bring everything but need a large room, enough for 18 people to move around freely.