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Talks & Workshops
Workshops
Puppetry for screen! with Louise Gold & Warrick Brownlow-Pike
A puppetry masterclass with the masters! Learn the fundamental's of onscreen puppetry and valuable performance techniques. Bring your own puppet or you can use one provided.
Duration: 40 minutes
Cost: £20 per person
The Making of six and a half Landstriders with Valerie Charlton
Learn the challenges and techniques of creative these unique and majestic creatures from the person that actually made them!
Duration: 40 minutes
Cost: Free
Gelfing Wing Making (including wings to keep) with artist & creator Talie Fae
Learn how to make beautiful Gelfing Wings from a real life Faerie! You will leave this workshop with your very own wearable Gelfing Wings. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Duration: 1hour
Cost: £50 per person
How to walk like a Skeksis & run like a Gelfing with Kiran Shah MBE.
Who better to teach you how to embody a character than someone who has been doing it for over 40 years! This fun and interactive workshop if suitable for all ages.
Duration: 30 minutes
Cost: Free
Becoming Aughra - Voice Acting masterclass with Donna Kimball
Donna Kimball is not only a talented puppeteer but also an amazing voice artist. Learn how she approached voicing Aughra and other well known characters like Mokey Fraggle and have a go yourself.
Duration: 40 Minutes
Cost: £20
Bringing creatures to life with Brian & Wendy Froud including live sketching.
Brian and Wendy Froud are often viewed as the mother and father of The Dark Crystal. Enjoy hearing them talk about their process.
Duration: 45 minutes
Cost: Free
Talks
'The Fairy Tales of Jim Henson: Keeping the Best Place by the Fire'
We're thrilled to be joined by Dr Andrea Wright the author of the upcoming book with the above title, exploring the significance of Jim Henson's legacy in modern day Fairy Tale film and literature.
Jim Henson's Imagine Illustrated & inside the Archives
Jim Henson company Director of Archives Karen Falk will present some of the highlights from her book of the above title and share some stories and artefacts from within the Jim Henson Company Archives.
A puppetry Legacy - In conversation with infamous Muppeteer Dave Goelz.
From Fizzgig to Gonzo and everything in between, we'll be chatting to Dave about his long and successful career with The Jim Henson Company, Sesame Workshop, Disney & more!
More talks to be announced. All Talks are included in your entry ticket price and you do not need to book, just turn up at the talks area 5-10 minutes before the talk starts and grab a seat! All workshops are non refundable. Terms and conditions apply.
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