when: 09 - 18 July 2025 | venue: National Museum of Australia | cost: See event for details | address: Lawson Crescent Acton 2601 | website: https://nma.gov.au
published: 15 Jul 2025, 5 min read
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Inspired by the National Museum of Australia's new exhibition Mr Squiggle and Friends, children can discover the magical world of puppetry in a range of creative school holiday workshops. Step inside the Shadow House tent to explore shadow puppets, or join in marionette and puppet-making workshops and performances led by professional artists.
In Shadow House and the Stories Inside, join Wiradjuri-Irish artist Bria McCarthy for an adventure into light and shadow. Craft your own characters and props, then step inside the Shadow House tent to see how shadow puppets can be used to tell stories. Suitable for ages 5-12 years, children must be accompanied by an adult.
Make, Move, Perform! is a hands-on workshop where children can step into the magical world of puppetry with puppeteer and artist Marianne Mettes. Explore puppet-making and performance while learning about the art, movement and storytelling that bring puppets to life. Suitable for ages 5-9 years, children must be accompanied by an adult.
In Marionette Makers, learn the art of marionettes with puppeteer and artist Marianne Mettes. Build your own puppet and experiment with movement, storytelling and performance - perfect for emerging artists, performers and imaginative thinkers! Suitable for children aged 10-15 years, children must be accompanied by an adult.
Visit the website now for all dates, times and to book your spot!
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Inspired by the National Museum of Australia's new exhibition Mr Squiggle and Friends, children can discover the magical world of puppetry in a range of creative school holiday workshops. Step inside the Shadow House tent to explore shadow puppets, or join in marionette and puppet-making workshops and performances led by professional artists.
In Shadow House and the Stories Inside, join Wiradjuri-Irish artist Bria McCarthy for an adventure into light and shadow. Craft your own characters and props, then step inside the Shadow House tent to see how shadow puppets can be used to tell stories. Suitable for ages 5-12 years, children must be accompanied by an adult.
Make, Move, Perform! is a hands-on workshop where children can step into the magical world of puppetry with puppeteer and artist Marianne Mettes. Explore puppet-making and performance while learning about the art, movement and storytelling that bring puppets to life. Suitable for ages 5-9 years, children must be accompanied by an adult.
In Marionette Makers, learn the art of marionettes with puppeteer and artist Marianne Mettes. Build your own puppet and experiment with movement, storytelling and performance - perfect for emerging artists, performers and imaginative thinkers! Suitable for children aged 10-15 years, children must be accompanied by an adult.
Visit the website now for all dates, times and to book your spot!
Go see Winter School Holiday Program 2025.
Winter School Holiday Program 2025 is on 09 - 18 July 2025. The opening hours are: See event website for details. Conveniently located in Acton. Call 1800 026 132 for details. Visit their website at https://nma.gov.au.
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