Puppet Making Junior Workshop with Kellie Haines
Date: May 17, 2025Time: 11:00 am - 11:45 am | Please arrive 5-10 minutes before the start time of this workshop.Venue: The Boardroom at the Maury Young Arts CentrePrice: $15Suggested Age: 4 - 6 years
Please contact Arts Whistler to discuss registration for children outside this age.
Get ready for a puppet party! Join the amazing Kellie Haines, a ventriloquist extraordinaire, and artist Greg Robinson, for a hands-on puppet-making adventure. Ever wondered what your inner voice sounds like? Kellie’s puppets will inspire you to find it! This isn’t just crafting; it’s a journey into storytelling magic. Learn to create your own puppet pals and discover the secrets behind bringing them to life.
Don’t miss this unique chance to unleash your creativity and make some unforgettable memories.
Ventriloquist and family entertainer Kellie Haines began performing at age 8 when her stuffed animals started talking back. With a BA in Drama, she has a diverse background in theatre, clowning, singing, and dance. Kellie has performed at the Vancouver and Surrey International Children’s Festivals, schools across Canada, and as a puppeteer on TV. She wrote and performed the musicals Frogs in Space and Rocket Magrau at the HR MacMillan Space Centre. Kellie has performed at the VentFest in Indiana and loves teaching puppetry and ventriloquism to children.