The Duluth Art Institute enriches daily life with dynamic, innovative visual arts programming that upholds excellence and promotes inclusive community participation.
Online Puppet-making for Youth (all ages): Bugs and Pollinators
$25/session Monday May 18th 4-5pm Online Via Zoom (will send meeting link upon registration) Space is limited
Step into our online learning fun house! This class is designed to be fun for the whole family, all ages are welcome. Create a cast of characters and make puppets with artist extraordinaire, Molly Maki! Students will learn about pollinators and will create a puppet using a variety of materials. If time allows, paper flowers from construction paper and tissue paper can be made to go with the bugs, or bees and cardboard "honeycomb" from toilet paper rolls. Miniature stick puppets will be made to add characters to the story.
Supplies: dead tennis ball or foam ball of any sort, tongue depressor/popcicle stick, poster board, tempera paints, scissors, construction paper, glue, googly eyes (optional), any odds and ends such as sequins, glitter glue, colored wire for antennae, gauzy wrapping paper for wings, etc. Toilet paper rolls can also be helpful.(Note: Parent may need to assist student by creating a slit in the ball with a utility knife prior to the class)
