Lunar New Year marks the coming of spring and the planting, harvests and new beginnings it brings. Each year corresponds with one of the twelve animals from the Chinese zodiac and this year is the Year of the Ox.

Join puppetry artist Jana Zeller with Sandglass Theater to learn the basics of shadow puppetry. Using items from home, we'll create a shadow box stage and two-dimensional puppets and animate them on a screen. In the spirit of the Year of the Ox, Jana will show us how to create ox shadow puppets inspired by Chinese visual art techniques. When we're finished, you'll have everything you need to stage your own tiny Lunar New Year puppetry production.

This workshop is best suited for youth ages 7 and up, but children as young as 5 can participate with adult assistance.  

Free, but registration is required.  Register and see a list of materials needed here.