Enter the child-friendly, magical, and diverse world of puppetry with the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival.

Logan Center Community Arts hosts this family-friendly event on the first Saturday of the month. Cultivate your child’s artistic curiosity with thematic art workshops led by local artists, art organizations, and UChicago students. Families can sample a range of activities for ages 2–12 through hour-long sessions led by local artists.

Every Family Saturday is FREE, and all supplies are provided!

WORKSHOPS

• 2-3pm: Brown Paper Puppets with Yiwen
  In this workshop, we will learn about the basics of puppetry through a brown paper puppet exercise. One of the most signature training methods in puppetry, the exercise was designed by The Handspring Puppet Company in South Africa on the basis of traditional Japanese puppetry. We will learn how to craft a simple human-size puppet with brown paper, and how to bring the puppet to life. 
  
  2-4pm: Arts and Crafts with Live Arts Studio
  Create hands on lively puppet themed arts and crafts with Live Arts Studio.
  
  2-3pm: Singing Songs and Ballads with Nygel D. Robinson
  Enjoy the magical world of singing through songs and ballads with singer Nygel D. Robinson.
  
  3-4pm: Puppet Workshop with Samuel J. Lewis
  Explore slippery narratives of African American history and the rich history of your family through the art of puppetry with performer Samuel J. Lewis.