Children explored the fundamentals of puppetry, covered figure proportions and shadow puppet background techniques.

In this workshop, participants created their own shadow puppets, ready to use for the shadow theater. Participants learned the basics of puppets, how to proportion a figure, and shadow puppet backgrounds. Participants were encouraged to experiment with whimsical and imaginative imagery; the workshop was a practical and an experimental exercise to stimulate and educate a variety of makers.

About the Artist:

Lina Younes is a New York-based visual designer with a passion for story-centered collaborations in theater, film, animation, and installations. She creates imaginative worlds using her unique artistic approach. Her background includes an MFA in design from NYU/Tisch, and she has explored puppetry and stop-motion animation globally. Her work focuses on freezing moments, altering narratives, and making the impossible happen instantly.