Disability Friendly Puppet Making Workshop

As part of the W/O Limits: Art, Chronic Illness, & Disability exhibition, the Artists Archives will host a puppet making workshop led by exhibiting artist Nate Puppets with facilitation by Clinical Social Worker Chris Richards-Pagel, BFA, MSW, APSW.

During the free, two-hour sessions, participants will be encouraged to create an “identity puppet” which represents an aspect of themselves using an easy-to-follow template and an exciting array of props and materials. After their puppets are complete, Nate Puppets will provide expert instruction to animate their creations, giving them voice and agency. The final component will be a therapeutic puppet storytelling opportunity led by Richards-Pagel, which will promote positive self-image, as well as foster social/emotional intelligence and effective communication skills. When the workshop is finished, attendees will leave with a fully developed puppet to take home and continue the fun! Guests under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

Two identical sessions of the workshop will be offered to keep numbers low and sensory friendly. The events will be held on Saturday, November 5, 10:00am – 12:00pm & Sunday, November 6, 1:00 – 3:00pm

Need special accommodations? Email programs@artistsarchives.org or call 216-721-9020 for assistance. We’re happy to help!

*Please note* This program is designed for people experiencing disabilities and their guests. If this does not apply, please consider attending other W/O Limits programming or come to see the exhibition. Thank you for your support of the disability community!