Unleash your inner puppeteer! Whether you’re brand new to puppetry or already have some skills under your belt, The Puppet Club is your space to explore, create, and perform. In this engaging class, you’ll learn the basics of puppet-building and performance using a mix of foam, fabric, cardboard, and a whole lot of imagination.
Each session kicks off with improv-based warm-ups to help build confidence and get those creative juices flowing. Then, we’ll dive into crafting your own unique puppets or developing scenes to bring them to life.
Come solo or bring a friend—this is a supportive, playful environment where adults (ages 16 and up) can experiment, express, and have a blast with puppetry. All base materials provided. Just bring your creativity!
Class Instructor: Rumi Kakareka
Club Description: The Puppet Club will teach basic puppet-building and performing skills using puppets. Including your own materials to include in the puppets and mini-sets is part of the fun! Base materials are provided, so please bring your own extra items to personalize your puppet.
Time & Date: Every first Thursday of the month from 5:30 – 7 pm June through August (3 total sessions kicking off June 5th).
Class Location: Folkmoot Room A-11. 112 Virginia Ave. Building B, Waynesville, NC 28786
Class Cost: $30 for the series
Ages 16+
Please Note: Puppet Club registration is non-refundable. Please make sure you are able to attend before registering!
Your bank statement may say “GIVEBUTTER *HAYWOOD CO” if you donated by credit or debit card, or “PAYPAL GIVEBUTTER or VENMO *GIVEBUTTER. All of the money raised through the Give Butter platform comes to Haywood County Arts Council.
If you choose to pay by check, please mail or drop off your donation at:
Haywood County Arts Council: 86 N. Main Street Waynesville, NC 28786
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The mission of Folkmoot USA is to celebrate many cultures and champion arts, education, creative entrepreneurship, and tradition.
Folkmoot USA has grown to include year-round programming at its headquarters in the former Hazelwood Elementary School. This Folkmoot Friendship Center is a diverse, inclusive community-based arts organization that hosts 10 artist and community organization studio spaces.
112 Virginia Avenue
Waynesville, NC 28786.
To promote artists, art education, and innovation in art.
Monday – Saturday: 10 am – 5 pm
Sundays: 11 am – 4 pm
