🎠Shadow Puppetry Workshops for educators
Illuminate learning through shadow puppetry!
Shadow puppetry is more than just enchanting visuals—it’s a powerful tool for storytelling, creativity, and classroom connection. Access Art Academy is thrilled to offer two upcoming hands-on shadow puppetry workshops for educators, designed to spark inspiration and support curriculum-aligned teaching.
Led by award-winning puppeteer and registered teacher Marianne Mettes, these workshops offer practical, creative skills that you can immediately bring into your classroom—plus, they’re a whole lot of fun.
✂️ What You'll Learn:
How to create shadow puppets and screens using everyday and recycled materials
Professional tips for bringing characters to life through movement and voice
Practical ways to embed puppetry into arts, literacy, and storytelling lessons
Approaches that support student engagement, creativity, and confidence
đź“š Accredited Learning for Teachers
Both sessions are suitable for educators across all experience levels, and ACT-registered teachers will receive 2 hours of TQI-accredited professional learning.
đź—“ Upcoming Sessions
đź’» Online Workshop
When: Saturday 10 May, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM AEST
Where: Live on Google Meet
Cost: $85
🏫 In-Person Workshop
When: Wednesday 26 June, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Where: Gungahlin Community Centre
Cost: $95 (includes all materials)
Both sessions are hands-on, beginner-friendly, and packed with playful, practical ideas you can take straight into the classroom.
👉 Book now or learn more: accessartacademy.com/puppetry-classes
Don't miss your chance to reconnect with your inner creative—and bring something magical into your classroom.
