How-To Videos
Our four ‘How to’ videos are suitable for both a family activity and school workshop. By following a demonstration, and joining in with our incredible artists, children can learn new skills and create their own artistic products based on our best-selling shows. Choose from making a puppet or a song.
Equipment/resources required to make a Penguin puppet
Equipment/resources required to make a Pinocchio puppet
Make a puppet
With Stuff and Nonsense puppet-maker Holly Miller, for ages 6+
Choose to make either a Penguin or Pinocchio puppet.
Holly describes and demonstrates the process in manageable chunks, with opportunities to pause and freedom to experiment.
Benefits include:
- Encourage creativity and crafting skills
- Explore storytelling and character development, using the puppet(s) you create
- Develop communication skills
- Materials used are easy to source and offer an exciting way to recycle household items
Age suitability: 6+ with some help (scissors are used).
Cost: £10 to watch five times (valid 21 October 2022 – 21 January 2023)
1 – Make a Penguin puppet
Inspired by the live show: The Man Who Wanted to be a Penguin, but just as effective as a standalone activity.
Time required: The video is half an hour but covers two sessions. Firstly there is a fully guided process to make the puppet. The puppets will then ideally need to dry overnight before being painted the next day (if this is not possible there is an option for painting directly onto the puppet without the papier-mâché final layer).
2 – Make a Pinocchio puppet
Inspired by the live show: Pinocchio, but just as effective as a standalone activity.
3 – Make a Pig puppet
Inspired by the live show: The Three Little Pigs, but just as effective as a standalone activity.
4 – Make a catchy song
With Niki and Dom, for ages 6+
No musical experience or instruments required! Niki and Dom will help you understand Beat, Baseline, Mood and Subject, before making your own catchy song. Split into manageable chunks, there are opportunities to both join in or experiment by yourself. Suitable for both families and schools; working solo, in pairs or small groups.
Encourages improvisation, risk-taking, expression, teamwork and listening skills. Inspired by the live show: Pinocchio, but just as effective as a standalone activity.
Cost: £10 to watch five times (valid 21 October 2022 – 21 January 2023)
