School Programs
WP Puppet Theatre’s School Programs include puppetry based workshops, residencies and puppet shows. They present a wide range of opportunities to link to both specific learning objectives and to 21st century learning skills.
We value children as strong, capable and resilient; rich with wonder and knowledge. We believe that 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.
Our goal is to support classroom learning, inspire students to be creators, performers and makers, and be a resource for both teachers and students.
In person, online and on-demand programs specifically for TEACHERS.Fees as of Jan 2023
GST added to all fees
Out of Calgary - travel and per-diems added
| IN-PERSON | ONLINE | ON DEMAND | |
|---|---|---|---|
| in school field trips for k-6 unless noted | Synchronous delivery – i.e.: Zoom or online platform | Web Access or downloadable file | |
| SHOWS and SCREENINGS | BAKSTER and BIRD | TUBE WORMS | BAKSTER AND BIRD |
| · Video Screening& Artist Talkback | or | · Web Access Pass $55/90 days | |
| · Regularly $400 | THE GREEDY FROG | ||
 | · $200 subsidy while funding is available from CADA | · Includes video screening, artist talkback and demo | TUBE WORMS Puppet video |
| · 90 minutes in length | · $300 | or | |
| · Audience of 250 or individual classroom | · 1 hour in length | Greedy Frog Puppet Video | |
| · Individual classroom | · $12 | ||
| Why the Rabbit's Nose Wiggles | · Includes puppet making plans | ||
| or | · Puppet kits available for purchase | ||
 | WALTER the Water Droplet | ||
| · Live Puppet Show and Puppet Making Workshop | |||
| · $350 | |||
| · 1 hour in length | |||
| · Individual classroom | |||
| WORKSHOP and RESIDENCIES | VIEW for Youth - ages 12-18 | VIEW for Youth - ages 12-18 | DIY Lesson plans and puppet making instructions |
| · Free or up to $5 | |||
| Courage Journey Suite of Workshops | Courage Journey Suite of Workshops | ||
| Playing With Shadows course | |||
 | Customizable Programs | Customizable Programs | · Course $39.99 |
| · CARFAC rates | · $160/hour | · Manual | |
| · Under 4 hours $365/day | · Supply list provided | · Puppet kits available for purchase | |
| · Over 4 hours $520/day | · Individual classroom | ||
| · Out of town travel fee may apply | |||
| · Includes all puppet making supplies | |||
| · Individual classroom | |||
| TEACHER Professional Development | VIEW for Teachers – Wellness through Creativity | VIEW for Teachers – Wellness through Creativity | VIEW Facilitator Training Course |
| · $50 | |||
| Applied Puppetry in the classroom for different ages - Inservice | Applied Puppetry in the classroom for different ages - Inservice | · 11 sessions | |
| · CARFAC rates | · $160/hour | · Online e-course | |
| · Under 4 hours $365/day | |||
| · Over 4 hours $520/day | |||
| · Out of town travel fee may apply | |||
| · Includes all puppet making supplies |
Puppetry is an umbrella for literary, visual and dramatic art forms. Our workshops typically include puppet making, script writing, character development & performance. All supplies and equipment are supplied. A workshop can be a scaffold to further learning and support development of the following competencies:
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Managing information
- Creativity and innovation
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Cultural and global citizenship
- Personal growth and well-being
Did you know?
Schools can fund up to 75% of these programs through Alberta Foundation for the Arts with the Artists in Education Grant. Deadline is May 1.
A student puppet show about settling arguments.