Summer 2023 Workshops
Announcing Summer Puppetry Workshops!
Join us for new, in-person workshops at the Fine Arts Building in downtown Chicago! These workshops offer a range of puppetry styles with expert instruction to create within a fun, communal format. Live work sessions, group sharing and personal feedback combine to make these some of the most enjoyable and productive workshop opportunities available. See below to select your course and register!
Six-Day Intensive with Yael Rasooly!
The Performer, the Object, and the Secret in Between
Intensive with Yael Rasooly
Sunday, July 9th – Friday, July 14th, 2023
Daily: 10am – 5pm CST (with an hour lunch break)
Cost: $600
Location: Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan Ave, 4th Fl, Chicago, IL 60605
Six-Day Intensive with Blair Thomas
The Double: Puppet performance workshop with Blair Thomas
Intensive with Blair Thomas
Monday, July 17th – Saturday, July 22nd, 2023
Daily: 9:30am Warm Up; Workshop 10am – 5pm CST (with an hour lunch break)
Cost: $600
Location: Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan Ave, 4th Fl, Chicago, IL 60605
Six-Day Intensive with Tom Lee and Linda Wingerter
Physical Shadow Puppets on the Digital Stage
Intensive with Tom Lee and Linda Wingerter
Monday, July 24th – Saturday, July 29th, 2023
Daily: 10am – 5pm CST (with an hour lunch break)
Cost: $600
Location: Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan Ave, 4th Fl, Chicago, IL 60605
Please Note:
- Pricing listed below with each workshop
- Limited scholarships available upon request, BIPOC encouraged to apply. To request email info@chicagopuppetfest.org with a brief statement of interest/need
Guide to Levels
Level 1 – Introduction of a particular form, through its basic skills and elements. Ideal for all new to puppetry and those looking to refresh their foundational knowledge.
Level 2 – Offering applied foundational skills and techniques for a specific form. Ideal for those who have some experience working in the form.
Level 3 – Instruction of more advanced skills and techniques for emerging and experienced puppeteers.
Level 4 – Instruction supporting the use of puppetry to create or progress a short form work.
Level 5 – Ideal for artists who are expert in their respective artistic field. These offerings frequently have an application and selection process, are by invitation and are designed to take a work in development to the next level.
