Artists: Golden Scissor Puppets
Be inspired by a repertoire of incredible handmade puppets and as you learn how to summon inanimate objects into being!
You'll explore the basics of making masks, props and puppets from scratch, as Opal and Al share the techniques that bring the GSP studio to life. Learn how to manipulate wire, paper mache and other materials to create your own puppet or puppet head, before embarking together on something (or somethings!) a whole lot larger!
Immerse yourself in the realm of dynamic puppetry and leave knowing what it takes to be a chaotic and often endearing creature on the public stage!
Golden Scissor Puppets was founded in 2018 by a group of friends with no theatrical experience. Appearing at festivals and events both locally and interstate, GSP brings punk rock, DIY puppetry to life, making weird and original theatre and experiences for all to enjoy.
Image: Golden Scissor Puppets
Age: 14 to 25 years
Please ensure you are within this age range.
Accessibility (including allergies)
Signal has two main event spaces. One is on the ground floor with step-free access, and one is on the first floor with both a staircase and a lift. There will be a quiet space available on the day. There may be background music, which can be turned down or off on request, and the lights are dimmable.
Some events might also use the outdoor area for activities or breaks. The concrete ground is mostly even, with a raised platform/bench on one side and a walkway on the other. There's no shade for most of the day. We can bring out additional chairs. Signal is located between a train line and the Yarra river, and there's significant background noise when trains are going past.
If you have any questions about accessibility or want to share anything about your access needs (including allergies) beforehand, please email signal@melbourne.vic.gov.au or call 03 9658 7808.
For more detail, please see the Access Key.
What to expect
Getting to SIGNAL: Train - Flinders Street Station. Tram - 58 to stop #1 (Flinders St/Queens Bridge St) or 19, 57, 59 to stop #1 (Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St) or any Swanston Street tram to stop #13 (Federation Square). For a visual guide, please see the Access Key.
Please bring: Some food or money for lunch. There is a water tap, fridge, kettle & microwave that you are welcome to use. If you bring food into the building, we request that it is nut-free.
Arriving: The front door will open at 10:45am. A staff member with a lanyard will be in the foyer to greet you and tick you off the Doorlist, as well as show you where the kitchen and bathrooms are. They will then direct you to the workshop space.
In the workshop space: The artist and another staff member will be in the space to greet you. You will be able to take a seat while other participants arrive. The workshop will start when most people have arrived, or at the latest 11:10am. The staff member will then do a general welcome and explain some information specific to the workshop, before introducing the artist.
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