Shadow puppetry workshops and online learning
Why Access Art Academy?
Led by ACT registered arts teacher
Tailored to student needs
Suitable for teachers and students of all levels
Special packages available on request
Learning modes that suit your needs
What’s included:
Accredited TQI hours (for teacher programs)
Classroom ready downloads and templates
Hands-on, practical and interactive
Tried and tested lesson ideas for small budgets
Equipment & materials provided (in-person only)
About
Learn how to create shadow puppetry from everyday materials and embed storytelling and puppetry techniques into your individual lesson plans for your students. Suitable for educators of all levels.
Aimed to help support educators to run their own shadow puppet workshop with students with little to no budget using up-cycling!
Two hour workshops for adults and educators:
Includes two accredited TQI hours for ACT registered teachers. All materials provided for in-person workshops.
Self-paced online
$85
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Online
$95
Join a small group online workshop. Learn together with other educators. Online sessions available once a month.
In-person
$650 per group
Host an in-person workshop at your school or venue. Prices start for groups of 8 adults, 2 hour program.
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In-school programs:
Packages available and can be tailor made to your school needs. Other package combinations available, including puppet show programs.
Student workshop
$550 per class
In-person at your school
One hour workshop / up to 30 students
Equipment provided for in-workshop play
Travel costs apply if outside ACT
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Teacher & student package
$950 (save $250)
In-person at your school
Student workshop: 8-30 students /30-60mins
Teacher workshop: up to 8 teachers / 120mins / TQI accreditation
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Meet your instructor
Marianne Mettes
Award winning artist, educator and education specialist, Marianne Mettes is the founder of Access Art Academy and PuppetOOdle.
As a fully accredited and registered specialist arts teacher herself, Marianne has worked across many sectors of the education system in Canberra and taught all levels from early childhood - straight through to senior secondary and higher education.
Marianne has a Masters of Teaching, Bachelor in Fine Arts (Visual Arts), a Graduate Diploma in Radio Broadcasting. She has trained under master puppeteers around the world, performed and presented to audiences of 10,000 people and has designed curriculum and supported educators in secondary school and higher education.
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