Artist in Residence: Puppetry Master Class

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OVERVIEW

This master class/lecture explores and covers all styles of puppetry, including Hand, Glove, Tabletop, Shadow, Mask, and Costume puppetry. Participants will learn the importance and how each style of puppetry is used then be able to get hands-on practice by choosing a style of puppet and exploring its movement.

Approximate Runtime - 03:20:10

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

  • Working with Live Models - Comfort & Safety

  • How to Load Bristle Brushes

  • Airbrush Overview

  • Human Anatomy - The Illusion of Protrusion

  • Painting Fabric Folds & Texture

  • Tips for Cleaning Body Paint

MATERIALS

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FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Air brush troubleshooting tools ie; cleaning brushes, poking, cleaning solution (99% IPA)

PAINT/BRISTLE BRUSHES

Loew Cornell 757 Series craft paint brushes

Body and or kabuki brushes

PAINTS

Airbrush Paints (water and/or alcohol based)

CUTTING TOOLS

Scissors

X-acto knife

Cutting mat

DRAWING TOOLS

Premade and blank stencil material

SUPPLIES

2-3 Sack cloth rags

HEALTH/SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

When working with toxic and/or dangerous materials or tools:

ALWAYS read labels for appropriate use guidelines

ALWAYS wear a high-grade respirator

ALWAYS work in a well-ventilated area

ALWAYS protect your skin

ALWAYS wear eye protection

Level: Beginner

Recommended for: K-Adult

Duration: 3 hours 20 minutes

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ARTIST BIOGRAPHY

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Connor Asher is a professional puppeteer, puppet instructor, and puppet builder working in film, television, and stage with more than 10 years of experience.

Connor performed characters in the new YippeeTV series Pete & Penelope, Jane Lynch’s Simple City, and Opera In Focus.

In 2014, Connor founded Creventive Puppet Company. Through Creventive, he has created and self-produced four of his own live touring theatrical puppetry productions performing for family audiences throughout the USA. In addition to shows, Connor instructs educational puppet performance and building workshops for children and adults, along with providing one-of-a-kind custom puppet building services - helping clients bring their visions to life, worldwide.

Notable clients include Jane Lynch, The Insurance King, Ed Bassmaster, InsureSmart, STORY CO, Magic Wheelchair, and The Marc Dunworth Foundation.