Artist in Residence: Puppetry Master Class
RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY, SEATING IS LIMITED!
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
Some items might be harder to find, but a little internet scouring usually finds you everything you'll need.
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
TAGS
SHARE
PURCHASE
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
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.