The World Association of Puppetry and Storytelling Arts is excited to launch a new series of on-line workshops: Puppets for Peace 2024! Free to current WAPASA Members, thanks to a generous donation, each month we will feature stories and puppetry that creatively inspire compassion and conflict resolution towards a more peace filled planet. Workshop sessions will last an hour and a half, filled with performance art demonstration as well as time for discussion and sometimes also hands on crafting!
You can register for these Free Webinars in the Members Portal!
If you are not yet a Member or need to renew, you can do so HERE!
We welcome members who may wish to present a workshop on this theme to submit proposals to jping@hawthornevalleyschool.org. Selected workshop leaders will be paid $250 for leading a session. We will be publishing our schedule of workshops in quarterly segments every 3 months. Check out our offerings below!
Puppets for Peace 2024 Schedule
The Little Troll
… to be human against all odds in the quest for peace
With Janene Ping
Sunday December 15th 2 - 3:30pm EST
In this 12th session of our Puppets for Peace series we will feature a puppet presentation of the children’s story The Little Troll by Thomas Berger. The archetypes within this story, in relation to fallen and redemptive qualities that live within humanity, will be explored in discussion. We will also introduce the work of humanitarian author and artist Frederick Franck who dedicated his life to conscious and creative advocacy for peace.
Warm regards,
Janene
Please register here for this free members’ workshop HERE!
Puppets and Songs for Peace with Connie Manson
Sunday October 13, 2024
2 - 3:30pm ET
“This workshop is temporarily postponed due to Hurricane Milton!
We will let you know when conditions are stable enough for it to proceed.”
~ Thank you for your support for Connie and family!
The Story of Peter Parrot & The Documentary "The Singing Revolution"
The delightful children's story shares the antics of Peter Parrot, and how he learns through song to contribute to his community of neighboring animals in the rainforest.
The story will be shared in a live presentation using glove finger puppetry and music. Following the puppet storytelling, we'll spend time on tips to craft finger puppet characters for the children's story.
Together we'll dive into the unfoldment of events from the documentary "The Singing Revolution" and share reflections on how we can bring key qualities into everyday experience as a practice in peace making.
About the documentary 'The Singing Revolution':
Most people don’t think about singing when they think about revolution. But song was the weapon of choice when Estonians sought to free themselves from decades of Soviet occupation. The Singing Revolution is an inspiring account of one nation’s dramatic rebirth. It is the story of humankind’s irrepressible drive for freedom and self-determination.
Recommended pre-class viewing: "The Singing Revolution" Link to rent or purchase
Founder/Artistic Director of Starlite Puppets & Music:
Singer/Musician, Puppeteer, Early Childhood Specialist
http://www.starlitepuppets.blogspot.com/
Please register here for this free members’ workshop HERE!
