In this playful school holiday workshop, your 7-12 year old will unleash their creativity through building their very own puppet and bringing it to life using character-driven creative writing and story-telling techniques. Experienced creatologist Nina Katzmarski of Katinka Press will guide participants through the process of making super fun hand-puppets using paper, masking tape, cardboard and self drying clay. Educator and story-teller extraordinaire Lu Quade will then help the children create individual and collaborative stories about their new puppet friends. 
About Nina Katzmarski and Lu Quade
Lu Quade (a.k.a. Luke Wade) is an artist, musician, writer and educator from Newcastle upon Australia. He also runs Tiny Boat, a zine shop and community art space at Softys in Islington. He studied Education at Newcastle Uni and has been lucky enough to work with kids in lots of different contexts over the last decade.
Nina Katzmarski is an artist, designer, bookmaker and founder of Katinka Press. She has worked for many years combining social work with the creative arts in Europe, Asia and Australia. Nina is passionate about nurturing children's natural curiosity and creativity through art-making.
Nina Katzmarski is an artist, designer, bookmaker and founder of Katinka Press. She has worked for many years combining social work with the creative arts in Europe, Asia and Australia. Nina is passionate about nurturing children's natural curiosity and creativity through art-making.
Workshop Schedule
This workshop is ideal for 7-12 year olds (happy to flex if you have a child you know would love it!)
Your lunch, old clothes and your imagination!
What you get:
All materials will be supplied. Snacks will be provided (we will be in touch about dietary needs/allergies closer to the time).
Your lunch, old clothes and your imagination!
About Nina Katzmarski and Lu Quade
Lu Quade (a.k.a. Luke Wade) is an artist, musician, writer and educator from Newcastle upon Australia. He also runs Tiny Boat, a zine shop and community art space at Softys in Islington. He studied Education at Newcastle Uni and has been lucky enough to work with kids in lots of different contexts over the last decade.
Nina Katzmarski is an artist, designer, bookmaker and founder of Katinka Press. She has worked for many years combining social work with the creative arts in Europe, Asia and Australia. Nina is passionate about nurturing children's natural curiosity and creativity through art-making.
Nina Katzmarski is an artist, designer, bookmaker and founder of Katinka Press. She has worked for many years combining social work with the creative arts in Europe, Asia and Australia. Nina is passionate about nurturing children's natural curiosity and creativity through art-making.
Lu Quade (a.k.a. Luke Wade) is an artist, musician, writer and educator from Newcastle upon Australia. He also runs Tiny Boat, a zine shop and community art space at Softys in Islington. He studied Education at Newcastle Uni and has been lucky enough to work with kids in lots of different contexts over the last decade.
Nina Katzmarski is an artist, designer, bookmaker and founder of Katinka Press. She has worked for many years combining social work with the creative arts in Europe, Asia and Australia. Nina is passionate about nurturing children's natural curiosity and creativity through art-making.
Nina Katzmarski is an artist, designer, bookmaker and founder of Katinka Press. She has worked for many years combining social work with the creative arts in Europe, Asia and Australia. Nina is passionate about nurturing children's natural curiosity and creativity through art-making.