![]() ![]() But adults can also enjoy learning about the level of detail it takes to create something seemingly so simple. You might see an updated version of The Ugly Duckling or a classic Punch and Judy show.Ĭhildren will love seeing the puppet shows, which are performed by skilled artists. Performances inspired by classic fairy tales are a regular occurrence at The Center for Puppetry Arts. The Age of Resistance is a regular show based on Dark Crystal. Other events are more adult-themed, which are better suited to teenagers and adults. Some shows and events, such as Puppet Playdate, are focused on small children between 4 and 8 years old. Photo by SummersSolutions ( CC BY-SA 4.0) modified What are the highlights of the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta?Įxhibits and performances at the museum are tailored to different age groups. This puppet museum has exhibits of all of Henson’s most loved creations, including the iconic Kermit the Frog.Ĭenter for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta - one of the highlights of 10 Best Family Things to Do in Atlanta (Read all about Atlanta here) His genius is also behind the popular 1980s family movie Dark Crystal. Jim Henson was the creator of the world-famous TV show The Muppets that had been on air since 1955. But in the 20 th century, artists in America took puppetry to a level unseen before on shows such as Fraggle Rock, Sesame Street and The Muppets. Puppetry has been an art form for centuries. It hosts more than 600 live shows a year, taking the art of puppet making into the 21 st century. Since 1978, this art space has been educating and entertaining people of all ages. You will get to see how these art pieces are made and enjoy some fantastic live performances tailored for all the family. All funds raised go to the guild's scholarship fund.The Center for Puppetry Arts is one of the world's finest museums focused on puppetry as an art form. He makes all of his own characters and has presented on puppet design and construction at many puppetry festivals including Puppet Gumbo 2008, Port City Puppet Festival 2010, Great Regional Puppet Festival 2016, Great Plains Puppet Train 2018, and the 2009, 2011, and 2013 National Puppetry Festivals.Ĭost: $10 donation to the puppetry guild suggested, but pay what you can. Kevin is a part-time professional puppeteer and puppet builder who has been performing throughout the southeast since 2003. The presentation will begin with a short demonstration of some of Kevin's favorite creations and a look around his home puppetry workshop A gallery of Kevin's characters can be found on his website at providing a sense of the design styles that will be presented. We will cover the full process from initial design to acquiring tools and supplies to building each component of the character and fitting it all together. Learn how to build fabric-sculpture characters in many forms including body puppets and mascot characters, hand-and-rod puppets, rod puppets, glove puppets, and even marionettes. ![]() Save the Date! Join Atlanta area puppeteer and puppet builder Kevin Pittman on Sunday, October 3rd at 2 PM for an online two-and-a-half hour workshop on Fabric Sculpture Puppet Construction with a bonus tour of his workshop and puppet creations. ![]()
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