WP Puppet Theatre

These are the kinds of connections we love to see in our workshops! Our upcoming program, VIEW - Courage Journey is online and open for registration. One of the great benefits of hosting online is being able to bring people together from across the continent! Are you based in Calgary with a friend in Ottawa? Sign up for our program, reconnect and create beautiful artwork and memories together. Find out more & register here: https://bit.ly/38Iw9Xm... Cost to register including all sessions & most supplies is $30 (plus gst & ticketing fees), but you can get a discount when you register with a friend! Regularly, this program costs $232, but these upcoming sessions have been subsidized by The Government of Canada. Classes run on Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays via Zoom (assistance with Zoom software can be given if needed) Please note that this program is intended for individuals age 17+ Have questions? Feel free to DM us!

Meet Poppet & Twig- these puppets love adventure & exploring! They enjoy visiting the mountains in all seasons, but especially for snowboarding in the winter. These special puppets are a part of our WP Gives back initiative. For every purchase of a pair of child-crafted puppets, WP Puppet Theatre is donating a portion of the sales to The Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation. The child-crafted puppets are a win-win with funds supporting The Alberta Children's Hospital Found...ation and the cute puppets themselves! They can make a great gift too! Purchase Poppet & Twig here: https://bit.ly/3bVJjCr See other puppets & more in our online store: https://bit.ly/3n2o4BF

Thank you to The Nash YYC for your support during our Giving Tuesday fundraiser! We are so grateful to be a part of this generous community in Calgary

I am excited to be leading one of these workshops in February. Check it out!

We are excited to announce that registration is now open for our latest online workshop! Join WP Puppet Theatre in a Courage Journey and create a self-portrait based puppet. VIEW from the Inside is an award-winning program that invites you to explore your creativity in a friendly, supportive community. The knowledgeable facilitators will guide you in the construction of the puppet, using a premade mask form and various art techniques. ... The program runs over 8 weeks, with options for the weekday that will best suit your schedule. Cost including supplies is $30 per person or $50 when you sign up with a friend (plus GST and ticketing fees). This program is regularly $232- these sessions have been partially funded by The Government of Canada. There are limited spots available! Sign up here: http://bit.ly/38Iw9Xm No prior art experience is necessary. The classes will be held via Zoom for synchronous learning. Assistance with Zoom can be provided if needed. This program is intended for ages 17+ DM us with any questions!

How cute is this bear? This is a vintage poster of a past show with one of our fan-favourite puppets, Blueberry Johnson. The show itself was titled "Blueberry Johnson and the Day of Pies" at The Arden Theatre.

Today is Universal Children's Day. A call to action to work to improve the welfare of children everywhere. Why today? On Nov. 20, 1989 - the UN General Assembly adopted the Convention of the Rights of the Child. The CRC is a human rights treaty setting out the civil, political, economic, social, health, and cultural rights of children. https://nationaltoday.com/universal-childrens-day/

Our Facebook Fundraiser for VIEW for the Holidays is Live! Donations raised will go towards subsidizing registration fees. VIEW for the Holidays is not only fun and creative, but it also promotes awareness and discussion about mental wellness. Participants will be gaining a therapeutic art course as 8 workshop sessions, a chance to be creative in an innovative way and much more for their well-being. Your choice to donate will enable someone to be able to experience this award-winning program. https://www.facebook.com/donate/3560965933971182/

We are asking you for your support to subsidize registrations for the VIEW for the Holidays program. VIEW for the Holidays is an award-winning, puppet-infused program that allows for creativity and mental wellness to come together. Over 8-sessions, participants dive into the process of making beautiful art, and have a safe space to discuss mental wellness, which is especially important right now. Through the funds raised, you will directly see your contribution make a diffe...rence in someone's life through the updates we will share on our social media. A donation of $232 covers one person’s full registration and $32 covers one person’s supplies (paint, brushes, ephemera, the mask template). Any amount you are able to contribute is appreciated. You can support an individual's dream to create here: https://www.facebook.com/donate/3560965933971182/

Find out more about the history of puppetry at the Canadian Museum of History. https://theatre.historymuseum.ca/narratives/details.php

The Chairman had two favourite's this week. The second favourite is TeamBearDog, an interdisciplinary performance company who like to tell stories that shed a light on the unheard, the unsaid and the unseen. BearDog's first performance was "Do You Mind", a performance by Joni-Rae Carrack. 'Do You Mind?' considers how we talk about the most vulnerable parts of ourselves and how honest we can be in a new relationship. You can purchase the full performance to view at www.teambeardog.com. What is Chairman’s Favourite? WPTS Chairman's Favourite's is a chance for us to roam the internet and share our discoveries of the fascinating, curious, fun puppet-infused activities. Stay tuned each week for more!

Have you a head for Accounting and a love for Arts? We are looking for a Treasurer to join our Board of Directors. We meet once every two months on Zoom, but you still need to live in the Calgary region. Please submit your resume and tell us why you are interested in joining. [email protected] We are committed to policies and actions supporting diversity, inclusion and equity. We welcome persons of any race, creed, colour, age, sex, religion or national origin to be part of our organization and programs.

Elephant Puppet from Telephone Skit...

This week’s Chairman’s favourite pick is Joni-Rae Carrack. Joni is a Theatre and Mental Health Practitioner in England who specializes in puppetry, performing, theatre-making, mental health, working with biography, workshops and research. Visit her website or Instagram to discover her work: http://www.joniraecarrack.com or @joniraecarrack. What is Chairman’s Favourite? WPTS Chairman's Favourite's is a chance for us to roam the internet and share our discoveries of the fascinating, curious, fun puppet-infused activities. Stay tuned each week for more!

How about shadow puppet making and storytelling for some holiday fun? Purchase the December course. ($39.99) Or a little shadow puppet stage and a ready made puppet? ($35.99) Or a set of shadow puppet making supplies ($9.99) https://wppuppet.com//online-works/online-make-workshops/

Give the gift of Mental Wellness and Creativity this Holiday Season with a donation to our latest program, VIEW for the Holidays. Donations raised will go towards subsidizing registration fees. VIEW for the Holidays is a therapeutic art workshop consisting of 8 sessions running from Dec 15- Jan 14, the content is creative and promotes awareness & discussion about mental wellness. A donation of $232 covers one person’s full registration and $32 covers one person’s supplies (paint, brushes, ephemera, the mask template). Any donation amount is appreciated! Donate here: https://www.facebook.com/donate/3560965933971182/

We still have availability to register in our upcoming workshop, VIEW for the Holidays! This award-winning program is 8-sessions, running online from Dec 14-Jan 15, and has amazing facilitators! Here is a bit more about them: Allan Rosales, MA in Art Therapy, has over 10 years of clinical experience. Allan has facilitated art therapy programs for suicidal youth; adults with disabilities; women and children escaping domestic violence; and adults affected by cancer. Currently..., he consults independently in Calgary, is a practicing professional artist, yoga teacher, an instructor at Mount Royal University and VIEW Program facilitator. Barb English, BED, BA in International Relations from UBC. Barb recently retired from the Calgary Board of Education, spent her career supporting students with complex social/emotional learning needs and is passionate about inclusive education, trauma informed practice, and using art as a medium to support mental health and wellness Wendy Passmore-Godfrey, BFA, is Artistic Director/Founder of WP Puppet Theatre. She has over 20 years of classroom experience and received the Puppeteers of America Marjorie Batchelder McPharlin Award for Education in 2016. Wendy is principle creator/performer of WPTS productions and a visual artist. Cost for VIEW for the Holidays is $232 (including most supplies needed) and is intended for individuals age 17+ Applications for bursaries are also available. https://wppuppet.com/product/view-for-the-holidays/

"Imagination does not become great until human beings, given the courage and the strength, use it to create." - Maria Montessori How creative is this Pig Puppet, Wilbur by Rio T. from one of our past workshops?!