Available until August 31, 2024
Prototyping Flat Mechanisms with Alex & Olmsted
Sun 9/22 · Mayo Street Arts
Create quick mockups using flat materials to test concepts that can be applied to everything from shadow puppets to animatronics. (Intermediate to Advanced)
An Exploration in Marionettes with Madison J. Cripps
Sat 9/14 · Mayo Street Arts
A marionette workshop consists of two parts: a basic introduction to the string puppet or Marionette and hands-on exercises designed to get the brain and body moving instead of just 'hanging around'.
Object Theater Masterclass with Xavier Bobés
Wed 9/18 - Fri 9/20 · Glickman Family Library
Spend three days creating original object theater performances, culminating in a creative exchange with residents of The Cedars retirement community.
Never Bored at Home Workshop for Families with Puzzle Théâtre
Sat 9/21 · Mayo Street Arts
Learn how to make different kinds of eyes, how to build a creature from found materials, and how to harness the magic spark that brings such a creature to life!
Community Conversation with Modern Times Theater
Sat 9/14 · Congress Square Park
Join Friends of Congress Square Park for a conversation about community building, busking, and outdoor shows for puppeteers.
Approaching Puppetry through Materials with Night Shade
Wed 9/18 · Maine College of Art & Design
Night Shade's Sarah Frechette will offer a workshop for MECA&D sculpture students on approaching puppets through materials, exploring characters created in a variety of puppet modalities.
Object Theater with Maskhunt Motions’ Deborah Hunt
Wed 9/18 - Fri 9/20 · The Cedars
Residents of The Cedars retirement community spend three days exploring the form of object theater, culminating in a creative exchange with participants in the masterclass.
Preparing for Life Beyond College with Night Shade
Fri 9/20 · Maine College of Art & Design
Night Shade artists will visit seniors in MECA&D's Animation & Game Art department for a conversation around their professional and personal lives post graduation.