N° 05 · With a showHow the puppets are made is demonstrated, the puppets are painted together, and the workshop ends with a little puppet show.
What happens here
It opens with a theatrical tale in which the traditional toys become characters. How the puppets are made is demonstrated; then every child paints their own puppet. The workshop is crowned with a little show our puppeteers stage with Pempiş and friends. During Disability Awareness Week it is also held with special children.
Children with special needs: our workshops are adapted in content and pace. Just mention it when booking.
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