From Frame to Face: Puppet Foundations August Workshop
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HAC is excited to host two foundations in puppet-making workshops taught by Sol Ramirez of 1,2,3 Puppetry!
In preparation for 2027's Handmade Parade, we want to give our community the chance to grow their ideas and learn how one might begin constructing a puppet. At these workshops offered on two convenient dates, you will get a chance to learn how to build the skeleton (armature) of your puppet, how to sculpt its face, and how to use papier-mâché to add detail.
By the end of this workshop, you should plan to have a good start to your puppet and walk away with our DIY puppet manual to continue progress on your creation. Stay tuned for future workshops that will cover other steps in the puppet-making process!
This workshop is designed for ages 12 and up. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Child/adult pairs only require one ticket to attend if collaborating on one puppet. Space is limited, and first-come, first-serve!
If you cannot attend this workshop, we will be hosting an identical workshop on August 15, 2026 from 4-6 PM.
Introducing Our Instructor: Sol Ramirez
Sol Ramirez is the founder and director of 1,2,3 Puppetry, a puppet theater company based in Chapel Hill. This group is dedicated to leveraging puppetry, acting, music, and movement to champion social justice and shed light on underrepresented issues. Sol became interested in puppetry at the age of three, and at age six, 1,2,3 Puppetry was born. Sol now helps lead the Handmade Parade and recently achieved his a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Puppet Arts from the University of Connecticut!
What to Bring
• Water bottle
• Old clothing
• Sketchbooks
• Pencils
Other materials, such as: cardboard, hot glue guns, Sharpies, papier-mâché, newspaper, brown paper bag, clay, and masking tape will be provided.
In preparation for 2027's Handmade Parade, we want to give our community the chance to grow their ideas and learn how one might begin constructing a puppet. At these workshops offered on two convenient dates, you will get a chance to learn how to build the skeleton (armature) of your puppet, how to sculpt its face, and how to use papier-mâché to add detail.
By the end of this workshop, you should plan to have a good start to your puppet and walk away with our DIY puppet manual to continue progress on your creation. Stay tuned for future workshops that will cover other steps in the puppet-making process!
This workshop is designed for ages 12 and up. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Child/adult pairs only require one ticket to attend if collaborating on one puppet. Space is limited, and first-come, first-serve!
If you cannot attend this workshop, we will be hosting an identical workshop on August 15, 2026 from 4-6 PM.
Introducing Our Instructor: Sol Ramirez
Sol Ramirez is the founder and director of 1,2,3 Puppetry, a puppet theater company based in Chapel Hill. This group is dedicated to leveraging puppetry, acting, music, and movement to champion social justice and shed light on underrepresented issues. Sol became interested in puppetry at the age of three, and at age six, 1,2,3 Puppetry was born. Sol now helps lead the Handmade Parade and recently achieved his a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Puppet Arts from the University of Connecticut!
What to Bring
• Water bottle
• Old clothing
• Sketchbooks
• Pencils
Other materials, such as: cardboard, hot glue guns, Sharpies, papier-mâché, newspaper, brown paper bag, clay, and masking tape will be provided.
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Where is it happening?
Snow Approach Foundation, Inc., 133 E. King Street ,Hillsborough,NC,United States
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Host or PublisherHillsborough Arts Council
