In Puppet Tales, young creators explore the art of storytelling through puppet-making, character development, creative writing, and performance. Students will experiment with different puppet-making techniques to design two original characters, complete with unique personalities, voices, and stories to tell. Through playful writing prompts, improvisation, and collaborative activities, they'll explore dialogue, relationships, and the ingredients of a great story before writing their own short puppet scripts. The workshop culminates in a joyful puppet performance and a class anthology celebrating the students' characters, stories, and creative journeys.
Program Details:
Day/Time: Wednesdays, 2:30pm-4:00pm
Dates: February 4- May 6, 2027
Students: 3rd & 4th graders
Location: 546 9th Street, Oakland, CA 94607
Cost: $300, no one turned away for lack of funds (see sliding scale options at the bottom of this registration form)
Teaching Artist Bio: Tiffany “Ms. Tee” Golden is an award-winning children’s author, storyteller, and teaching artist who believes creativity should be joyful, playful, and just a little mischievous! A recipient of Lee & Low Books’ New Visions Award and the inaugural Judith Tannenbaum Teaching Artist Fellowship, she holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Spalding University. With over 20 years of experience working with young people, Ms. Tee brings imagination, laughter, and a whole lot of creative shenanigans to helping kids find their voices and tell stories that are uniquely their own!