*Registration is required. Visit www.EvanstonArtCenter.org for more information.

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to A Day in the Life of Puppets Sat, 05/04/2024 - 09:30 AM - 03:00 PM

WITH AWARD-WINNING EVANSTON PUPPETEER/STORYTELLER AND NEIGHBOR! MARILYN PRICE

9:30 - 10:15 am
BE AN AUDIENCE! Free Admission!
WE OPEN WITH STORIES!
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF PUPPETS - 45 minutes of stories with handcrafted puppets, and show-and-tell puppets from around the world. Classic stories, and original ones told with audience interaction, humor and wisdom!
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10:30 - 12:00
BE A PUPPET ARTIST: FAMILY PUPPET MAKING! AGES 5+
PUPPETS to make and take and how to use them. Ample time and material supplied to create and use in a story!!! Using found objects and prefabricated characters that are all good to go and tell!
$10 suggested donation per family.
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1:00 TO 3:00.
BE A PUPPETEER: PUPPET MAKING INTENSIVE! Ages 16+
Learn the ancient art of puppetry for teaching, telling, parenting, or just for fun! High School and up. By the end of the session, you will walk away with a skill usable in more ways than you can imagine. And imagination will be required for entry!
$25 per person.
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MARILYN PRICE weaves a finely crafted performance filled with storytelling, puppetry, and wisdom. From traditional folktales to original works, Marilyn captivates audiences of all ages. As a teacher, historian, craftsman, or entertainer, the result is always the same, she moves her hands, tells the story and the audience comes to life! www.tribraining.org

Evanston Art Center, a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization, is dedicated to fostering the appreciation and expression of the arts among diverse audiences. The Art Center offers extensive and innovative instruction in broad areas of artistic endeavor through classes, exhibitions, interactive arts activities, and community outreach initiatives.

Evanston Art Center is located at 1717 Central Street, Evanston, IL. Evanston Art Center Gallery Hours: Monday –Thursday 9am – 6pm; Friday 9am – 5pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am – 4pm. First and second floor gallery spaces are accessible. Limited free parking is available.