The Puppet Tree School - Workshops and Theatre
We have run many successful workshops for the community which includes families, home educators, work groups, refugee children, and many others. Here at The Puppet Tree we offer puppet-making and theatre workshops to suit all wallets and reflect different ages, abilities, and artistic preferences. Please phone or use our form below to book in!
We have a bookable space for our workshops which can cater for up to 10 puppet makers at any one time. All workshops need to be booked in. Same day booking available.
Around The TREE...
Drop in when the shop is open
These drop-in workshops take place in the Artspace in the shop where you can sit around the tree and create your puppets. Yes, there is a tree inside the shop! ( that’s another story). This is suitable for small groups who spontaneously decide to get creative.
Who is it for?
Anyone! Ideal for small groups of 4 puppet makers or less. Perfect for a small family or a few friends.
Prices:
Puppet Kits cost £10.50 each to create – there is no minimum amount required.
You can stay as long as you want but please be considerate if there are others waiting.
In The Theatre...
Our purpose built theatre – complete with scenery, lights, music, sound effects, black light effects, costumes, and more – is available for you to experiment with, within the time you are in there.
Sessions last for 2 hours and in that time participants are left alone. But don’t worry, the theatre is organised in such a way that without any previous experience you can get on with it! It really is an immersive experience like no other.
Who is it for?
Any group of puppet makers and above, young or old, school and nursery schools, colleges and universities, church leaders, home educators, youth, or any agency or individual who may benefit by creative play.
We can have up to a maximum of 8 people in the theatre at any one time.
Within the time, you will have the opportunity to create your chosen puppets from the kits we provide, using our resources including fabrics, paints, glue and sewing equipment, then, and this is the best bit, use the theatre to create your very own puppet show!
The rest is down to your own imaginations, hence the name, and The Toy Shop Lady is always on hand to guide you if you get stuck.
It is an opportunity to develop your own creative spirit without ‘someone teaching or being in charge’. Autistic children cope well in this environment, as do those who are shy.
Our Puppet Kits
We have a small but carefully selected range of puppet designs that have been developed to suit all wallets and reflect different ages, abilities, and artistic preferences. Hundreds of kits have been prepared in-house in a technology free ‘step back in time’ environment for you to create your new puppet friend ranging from simple PIPPETS to MOPPETS and SMOOS!
What’s the difference between a Smoo and a Pippet? Take a look at the photos below!
Our kit parts are prepared with an old-fashioned sewing machine!
Looking for a gift? Puppet kits can also be bought as a gift for friends!
You can also buy the ready made Puppet Kits from our shop which come complete with instructions so budding puppeteers can make them at home. OR you can buy a VOUCHER for a puppet making experience. This is a creative and unique gift for people of all ages. Just give us a ring or come by the shop to collect.
Get in Touch or Book a workshop!
You can phone us directly for any enquiries or to book workshops, or simply use our fun form below.
- PHONE: 01263 837675
- EMAIL: hello@thepuppettree.org.uk
- Where to find us: The Puppet Tree, 9 Station Rd, West Runton, Cromer, NR27 9QD
