Puppets on Parade: Bainbridge Island
Thursday, June 30, 2005
 





Sarah's angler fish and a forest of umbrella jellyfish looked absolutely stunning in the sun today. Many more exciting sights to see, I'm just too busy to take any pictures!

As of today, day 8 of the workshop, more than 120 different people have participated in making the puppets. And many of them have come for several days. What a great co-mingling of creative talents.

Favorite moments from today:
- showing off the custom battery fan pack for inflatable puppets loaned to me by the extremely generous and puppet-knowledgable Lyle Morgan in Seattle.
-being saved from winding a bobbin on the sewing machine, by a sewing diva who just happened to show up with her kids when it needed to be done.
-having Sean F. come down and videotape interviews of artists at work. Thanks Sean!
-hearing car horns a-honking as Sarah waved to passing motorists in full fish costume.
-being sprayed by an Orca whale! If you don't know what I mean just wait and see!


Join us Sunday night July 3rd during the street dance for a display of the puppets on the eve of their parade debut. They'll be set-up on the lawn behind Oil & Water Art Supply starting at 5 p.m.

-Wendy
  9:03 PM
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An informational web page about the Puppets on Parade community art project in Bainbridge Island, Washington.

2004 Theme: Martian Invaders (see photos)
2005 Theme: Awesome Aquatics (see photos)
2006 Theme: Taking Flight (see photos)

POP was 2004's winner for "Funniest Entry" and 2005's winner for "Most Unusual Entry."

POP FAQ

What?
Puppets on Parade is a Community Art-Making and Performance Experience

When?
Puppet-making workshop is June 20 - July 1, 2006, every Tuesday-Saturday from 1-5 p.m. The puppets will be an entry in the 39th Annual Grand Old Fourth Parade, July 4, 2006, starting at 1 p.m.

Where?
Oil & Water Art Supply Store, across from the Pavilion movie theater on Madison Ave., Winslow, Bainbridge Island, WA

How?
FREE!

Why?
For fun!

Who?
This project is supported in part by the City of Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Fund, administered by the Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Council. Puppets on Parade is also sponsored by Oil & Water Art Supply, Return to Creativity and many other Bainbridge businesses.

Huh?
Call 206-842-0477 or stop by Oil & Water Art Supply on Madison Avenue, Bainbridge Island to learn more and sign-up to be in the puppet-making workshop and the parade.

Come one, come all to make puppets big and small. Puppets on Parade is a free community art project for people of all ages. Over the course of two weeks, we will create a cast of characters on the theme: "Taking Flight." The puppets will be made out of paper mache and simple materials, and there are jobs for people of every skill level (children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult). No experience is necessary. We'll have all the stuff you'll need to create, and local arists will be on hand for guidance.

The puppet workshop will run June 20 - July 1, 2006, every Tuesday-Saturday from 1-5 p.m. On July 4th, we will parade our puppets as an entry in the Bainbridge Island "Grand Old Fourth" parade.

Help is needed planning this pubic art activity. To volunteer your time or resources please contact us.

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