This is a free workshop for Care Experienced folk, Adopted folk and folk estranged from their families, 18+. During this workshop you’ll learn the basic principles of bringing a puppet to life and you’ll take away your own puppet at the end of the workshop.

During the workshop you’ll practice fundamental puppet movement skills such as walking styles and expressions, and explore character development. No experience needed.

Your Tutor
While her primary artistic home is theatre, Courtney Smith blends various artforms including storytelling and puppetry to design immersive, deeply collaborative and accessible experiences. She thrives on leading participatory workshops that empower individuals to discover their own artistic voices and claim their space on the stage. She has collaborated with a range of arts organisations and charities to support their participation programmes; including Citizens Theatre, The Village Storytelling Centre, The Gaiety Theatre and Tortoise in a Nutshell. Guided by the belief that theatre belongs to everyone, Courtney continuously pushes boundaries to foster meaningful, lasting connections through art.

For further information, please contact pauline@moniackmhor.org.uk or visit https://www.moniackmhor.org.uk/course/make-your-own-puppet/