New for 2010 - the Giant Puppet ParadeWith support from Arts Council Yorkshire, through the Grants for the Arts programme, the festival has commissioned Tony Wade from Faceless Company to make puppets on a sea theme for a giant parade on Saturday 4 September. He has already worked with all the children at St Matthew’s and Chapel Allerton Primary Schools, and there will be more workshops for families in the week before the festival. Any children who have made puppets can carry them in the parade. You need to come to the car park behind the Methodist Hall at 2.30pm on Saturday 4th September. You will then be able to find and carry your puppet. The parade will set off at 3.30pm and should last about 30 minutes. Anyone else, especially adults, who’s interested in carrying a puppet or helping in any way should email Alison for more information Alison
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Family Puppet and Parade WorkshopsWant to be part of the Chapel Allerton Arts Festival Puppet Parade? The come to a free, artist run, drop-in workshop. Create a puppet, flag, banner, windsock - take it home - bring it back on Sat 4 Sept and become part of the parade itself! Tues 31 August Chapel Allerton Library, Harrogate Road 10.00 til 12.30, 1.30 til 4.00 5 and over Wed 1 Sept Chapel Allerton Methodist Centre, Town Street 10.00 til 12.30, 1.30 til 4.00 5 and over Thurs 2 Sept Chapel Allerton Childrens Centre, Blake Grove 10.00 til 12.30 under 5s Young People's WorkshopsSaturday 3, 10 and 24 July 10am 5pm FREE Inkwell (the old Shoulder of Mutton pub) Over these three Saturdays you can work with an artist to create these giant structures. Its a great way to learn new skills and techniques in a relaxed environment. Your final creations will take pride of place in a Giant Puppet Parade at Chapel Allerton Arts Festival on Saturday 4 September. Age 16 and over For more information or to book your place contact Alison Puppet Parade blogNicolla Bell is keeping a blog of the preparations for the Puppet Parade. Read it here. |
