FAMILY FUN
Puppets are a great way to enjoy family fun! Puppetry is a magical means to get the whole family involved- kids, teens, adults and grandparents can explore their limitless imagination in a playful and tangible way. The projects are all scaled so that everyone, ages 4 and up, can make something. Older participants will be able to take projects further with more details, design and performance ability.
Do It Yourself (DIY) Puppet Projects
There are many positives to playing with puppets. Puppets are a creative and comfortable medium to explore the learning and development of the following:
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Managing information
- Creativity and innovation
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Cultural and global citizenship
- Personal growth and well-being
BEHIND OUR PUPPET PROGRAMS & WORKSHOPS
WP Puppet Theatre subscribes to the Reggio Emilia education philosophy, which values children as strong, capable and resilient; rich with wonder and knowledge. Every child brings with them deep curiosity and potential, and this innate curiosity drives their interest to understand their world and their place within it.
FAMILY PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE
In person and on-demand programs specifically for PARENTS
Fees as of Jan 2023
GST added to all fees
All fees in Canadian dollars
Out of Calgary - travel and per-diems added
| IN-PERSON | ON-DEMAND | |
|---|---|---|
| Book for a special event or birthday party | Web Access or downloadable file. Purchase from our online shop |
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| PUPPET SHOWS and SCREENINGS | Why the Rabbit's Nose Wiggles | BAKSTER AND BIRD |
 | or | · Web Access Pass $55/90 days |
| WALTER the Water Droplet | TUBE WORMS Puppet video | |
| · Live Puppet Show and Puppet Making Workshop | or | |
| · $350 | Greedy Frog Puppet Video | |
| · 1 hour in length | · $12 | |
| · Includes puppet making plans | ||
| · Puppet kits available for purchase | ||
| Watch for Special Family Events, Free or ticketed, on our Event Calendar page | Check out our YouTube Playlist with "WHY the Puppet who Answers" | |
| PUPPET MAKING PROJECTS AND WORKSHOPS | Customizable Programs | DIY Lesson plans and puppet making instructions |
 | · CARFAC rates | · Free or up to $5 |
| · Under 4 hours $365/day | ||
| · Over 4 hours $520/day | Playing With Shadows course | |
| · Out of town travel fee may apply | · Course $39.99 | |
| · Includes all puppet making supplies | · Manual | |
| · Puppet kits available for purchase | ||
| Check out our Youtube playlist of workshop ideas. |