A Woodland Puppet Making Workshop - The Tree Spirit Exhibition
About this Event
Visit a brand new pop-up exhibition on its opening weekend in the Bobbin Room to see a performance from talented Glasgow-based puppeteer Shane and take part a creative workshop where you will create your own shadow puppet.
The workshops have limited capacity, so please prebook a ticket for your child in advance.
Each Workshop participant ticket will cover 1 child's entry for the puppet show & workshop.
We ask that parents/caregivers book a £2 ticket to cover their admission to the shadow puppet performance.
Puppet show - 15 min
Workshop - 45 min immediately following the puppet show.
The total running time of the event will be just over 1 hour to allow for set up time.
The workshop is suitable for ages 5+. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult at all times. There will be additional seating in the exhibition space if your child would like to take part in the workshop without your support.
About Shane Connolly
Shane is a puppeteer, musician and artist based in Scotland. After studying Puppet theatre Arts in Glasgow he has performed a repertoire of work for his own company, Sokobauno Puppet Theatre. In 2012 Shane created the Little Fawn Caravan and converted a 1968 Cheltenham Fawn caravan into a purpose-built traveling puppet theatre. The Little Fawn toured festivals and events throughout the UK and Europe until 2019.
He has worked with Norwich Puppet Theatre and Upfront Puppet theatre in Cumbria. He has led workshops for Puppet Animation Scotland and built various large scale puppets and sculptures for Glasgow Carnival Arts Consortium since 2008.
Shane is also a percussionist and he currently lives off-grid near Glasgow in the Carbeth Hutting Community where he has created his own unique wooded and secluded home.
About the Tree Spirit Exhibition
Visit the Bobbin Room this Summer to see a pop-up exhibition and take part in workshops based on a brand new project from artists David and Nicola. The exhibition will include storyboards from The Tree Spirit book, original paintings and illustrations, and wood carvings of some of the woodland characters featured in the story.
The project began three years ago when Up Front housed an exhibition of masks and workshops with mask-maker David. During the occupancy, a violent storm felled a Lime tree in the Up Front landscape. Whilst clearing the debris, the idea of using this dramatic incident and the wood, to create and carve the characters for a new puppet play, was discussed enthusiastically by John, Elaine and David.
A year and a half later, David asked Nicola Turner, a fine artist and illustrator, if she would be interested in working for such a project. Fortunately… she was, and The Tree Spirit, the story, exhibition and puppet play was born. Find out more about the exhibition on our website.
About the venue
Sunny Bank Mills is an inspirational cultural destination in the heart of the local community of Farsley, Leeds. Founded in 1829, these glorious Mills are being regenerated by the sixth generation of the family owners, creating a wonderful blend of work, leisure and culture.
Course terms and booking conditions
Workshop and talk bookings can be cancelled and refunded up until 7 days before the scheduled start date. As materials and equipment are ordered in advance, we regret that refunds cannot be offered less than 7 days before the workshop date. Please note that Eventbrite’s booking fee is non-refundable. If we need to cancel the course for any reason your ticket will be fully refunded.
Accessibility
The Bobbin Room is based in Red Lane Mill off Water Lane and is accessible with a level entrance, disabled toilets and parking.
Where is it happening?
GBP 2.88 to GBP 7.21
