Creative
Practitioner Marcus
Clarke FRSA. Puppetry
is one of the oldest Art forms in existence and is practiced all over
the world. Digital Media is one of the newest. Puppetry for the Screen
combines both. Something Marcus Clarke has been doing for over
20 years.
Storytelling all Day Workshops. 1/ Puppeteering Workshop. 2/ Puppet Making Workshop. 3/ Puppet Making and Puppeteering
Workshop. All one day Workshops £280 per day inclusive.
Schools key
points. Make Puppets and Use Puppets. Role
Play - To improve Speaking and Listening.
Storytelling - Impacts on overall School standards.
Sock Puppet Making and
Puppeteering
Workshop. Combined all day Puppet Making and
Puppeteering
Workshop.
Lipsinc capable Television
style Puppets. 1 Day
combined Puppet Making and
Puppeteering Workshops
for Schools and HE. The 1 Day Workshop Schedule is usually Puppet
Making in the Morning with on Screen Puppeteering Workshop in the
Afternoon.
Cameras, monitors
and all materials supplied for around 30 Students. More on request. Book Nowresources
"The girls had a
fabulous day learning about TV Puppetry and Puppeteering, animation,
performance, film and media creation. Marcus shared his knowledge
of puppeteering in a very entertaining and fun manner and was able to
relate to the pupils in a unique style. We all had a thoroughly
enjoyable two days". Jo Hemming, Head of Art at Warwick Prep school. Bottom row Pictures
Courtesy
of Warwick
Prep School.
TV Puppetry
Lectures and Talks
Universities,
Colleges,
Schools
and
Youth
Groups. Demonstrating various
Puppets
and
configurations
with
TV
and
Film
clips
Delivered so far to.
KS2 to MA in English, Animation, Performing Arts, Art and
Design. Film and Media Studies.
Also
to other interested Groups and institutions.
Duration's from 30 minutes to 1 hr 40 minutes. More
Practical Puppet character creation and
Puppet character separation for Kids TV Lecture or Talk.
1hour +
Butterfly
Puppet
Making Workshop
Puppet Making only Workshop.
Inspired by
the Native Aboriginal peoples of Australia. Wings flap too. Simple
Puppet Making for young people.
Fab Foam Puppet and
Mask Making Workshops
Puppet Making only Workshop. All day Puppet
Making Workshop from
£250.
Puppet Makes available include. Tiger, Lion, Wolf, Elephant, Shark,
Dolphin and
Clamshell.
All Materials supplied.
The TV Puppets and Masks that you make in my Workshops have been
uniquely designed by me and to be made by almost any age.
Land Animal Puppets can be used as either a Hand Puppet capable
of Lipsinc or as a Mask for 'Acting out'.
Sea Life Creatures are Lipsinc
capable Puppets.
Patterns are available in advance of workshops or in some cases for
your own use
for free. At
your own risk!
See Shark Pattern 123456 Shark on the right was made by a Florida
2nd Grader and his Father using these patterns and instructions.
See Tiger Pattern's here 123456
with
instructional and 'how to make'
videos on line at you tube.
see. Videos
Adults,
Youth and Scouting groups welcome.
Please contact above to book.
Puppet Patterns are also suitable for
printing on Cardboard Packaging. For Humanitarian Relief etc.
TV
Puppeteering Workshops
Using our pre made Sock and
Hand Puppets. Puppeteering only Workshop. Schools key
points. Perform Puppets.
Role
Play - To improve Speaking and Listening.
Storytelling - Impacts on overall School standards.
TV Hand Puppetry Workshop for Fun,
Film,Television,
Digital Media and The Theatre. Delivered
so
far
to
KS2
to
GCSE
and
HE
English,
Animation,
Performing
Arts,
Media
Studies.
Theatre Design. Diploma in Creative and Media. Skills for life and
employment.
Also to Youth Groups and Young Offenders.
About TV Hand Puppeteering
Hand Puppets and Puppetry Feature extensively in Feature Films. From
Star Wars to Cats and Dogs. On TV in Sesame Street and The
Muppets
right
up
to
Citv's
currently
airing
Bookaboo.
(Marcus
Clarke
is
Bookaboo)
On Stage also in Shows such as
Avenue Q, The Lion
King and Warhorse
On the Internet they proliferate. Go
to YouTube type
puppets.
What happens in the TV Puppeteering Workshop? Students
listen to an authors talk (Marcus Clarke) and see examples of
TV Puppets in action. They then work in small teams to create a piece
of creative writing. A play script. With guidance and
instruction from Marcus they
then
help to create and participate in a TV Puppeteering performance which
they workshop and rehearse to work up. Learning about TV Puppetry and
Puppeteering, Animation, Performance, Film and Media creation. Students
then record it making their own a Short Film.
A Short Film with perhaps a social message. About anything they like.
About whatever interests them. Students are then able to upload it to
the Internet. To an outlet like YouTube. To promote themselves and to
advertise their new skills and talents
to
potential
employers.
Here's
one
I
made
earlier
'Bill
the
Beaver'
on Google
Video and on YouTube
Advanced
Puppeteering Training Workshops For Practitioners using their own Hand
Puppets. Including One
way UK and Whatnot
style.
Short Films
Short Puppet Films are a fun way to explain ideas and train Puppeteers.
Creature Comfort style Films are made too. contact
Bespoke TV Puppetry Courses created for corporate and educational clients on a
bespoke basis.Corporate
and
Educational
courses
for
fun
and
communication
training.
contact us. LeftClayfields House Film a double
Koestler Award winner. Right Adult TV Puppetry Workshops at Rufford
Abbey
Adult TV Puppetry Workshops from 1993 to 2008
Our TV
Puppetry Workshops and Talks advance the understanding of the Art of
Puppetry.
"An Actor
represents, a Puppet is". "Hand
Puppets are vital tools in education and therapy" Quotes
Myleene Klass worked with Marcus as a Guest on Series II of Citv's
Bookaboo "I have never actually seen how puppetry is
carried out for 'on
screen', its unreal. The puppeteer literally has to be a
contortionist, a mind reader and have a good sense of timing
(lying
on the floor looking at a screen/monitor whilst reading scripts,
improvising and coordinating himself and the puppet is no mean
feat.)
Really enjoyed it." Thank you Myleene Klass
"Puppetry is a major international art form In
which Britain is under represented. There is a growing demand for
puppetry skills from all forms of performance, which is currently being
met in large part by artists outside the
UK.
Michael Boyd, director of the Royal Shakespeare Company and Patron of
Norwich Puppet Theatre
.Caroline
Astell-burt in 'I am the Story: The
Art of Puppetry in Education and Therapy' writes, "What we all have in common is our belief, backed
by practical experience, that the puppet can give those with-out a
voice not only their voice but their story"
Testimonials
Penny Jones, Montgomeryshire Youth Theatre.
"I wanted to say a massive thank you for the fabulous workshops you
provided us with this weekend. The feedback from the students that took
part was phenomenal. I can’t think of a better way for a group of
creative kids to spend the day! On a personal level it was a pleasure
to meet you and hear your interesting anecdotes, which are of course an
integral part (along with the bad jokes) of your first rate
workshops!
Jo Hemming, Head of Art at
Warwick Prep school commented "The girls had a fabulous day learning
about TV Puppetry and Puppeteering, animation, performance, film and
media creation. Marcus shared his knowledge of puppeteering in a
very entertaining and fun manner and was able to relate to the pupils
in a unique style. We all had a thoroughly enjoyable two days". "Marcus shared his considerable knowledge and
skills in a fun, engaging and
professional way. His sense of humour encouraged all our students to
open up
and give the puppetry a go. Students of all abilities developed their
technical skills, improved their teamwork and communication skills and
at
the end of the project were able to communicate their progress and
enjoyment. Students are now regularly using puppetry to explore ideas
and I
have found it to be a great addition to my teaching repertoire. Marcus
comes
highly recommended."
Rob Cooper - Head of PSHEE and Citizenship Mapelwell Hall School.
Leicestershire.
“I have worked with Marcus on several productions, the latest being
Bookaboo, whom he puppeteers with such talent, sensitivity, timing,
humour and craft. He is uniquely gifted and I know of few other
puppeteers (if any) in the UK to equal to
him.”
October 31, 2009 (Lucy Goodman Producer Happy Films)
Marcus Clarke is a rarity. He has a track record of absolute quality
and a unique ability to relate to children. He has a gentle style which
appeals to staff and pupils alike.The experiences he has had enable
children to recall his TV characters and his puppets literally speak
for themselves.
Marcus is a class act, a unique talent who gives you the full facts
behind his trade, I can thoroughly recommend his visit/assembly talk. Philip
Ball.
Primary
School
Head
Teacher.
Marcus Clarke is a gifted puppeteer and entertainer. He took my
students through a whole new set of ideas about where stories come
from, and how to create a sense of reality. His take is a refreshing
break with conventional modes of teaching people to write. Farah Mendlesohn Middlesex University
" It was
such a great session, and could not have been more useful to me, many,
many thanks." Hanna Backland backlandfilms
"Marcus
Once again I'd like to thank you for yesterday's training day.
Having only had one proper training day before, and learning by the
seat of my pants over the last year and a bit, the insight into
puppetry and the exercises you
had us doing will help me to give the puppets a bit more life.
That was probably the most nervous I've been for a perfomance but you
managed to give us all helpful feedback that will be put to good use.
Thanks again, I really enjoyed it, and I would certainly recommend you
to anyone wanting to extend their puppetry skills.
All the best Andrea" (Attendee Advanced
Puppeteering for Ministry, day Workshop) Clients
Montgomeryshire Youth Theatre
Derby University
Loughborough University
Middlesex University
Bredon Hill Middle School Worcestershire
Nottinghamshire County Council
Murray Park Secondary School Derby
Maplewell Hall School Leicestershire
Morvern Park Primary School.
Buxton Puppet Festival
Lakeside Arts.
Warwick Prep School.
Stanburn Primary School. Harrow
Buxton Puppet Festival 2011 (Character creation Talk and Butterfly
Puppet Making Workshop)
Swirls South Leamington Schools Cluster.
Rufford Abbey Country Park
Learning Puppetry develops skills and adaptability in Students. It
extends their employment opportunities. Helping them to get jobs.
My form of Puppetry uses lipsinc. The
opening and closing of the Puppets mouth as the Puppet 'speaks'. It's
the kind of Puppetry used in Avenue Q and the Muppets.
The increased
use of Puppetry in the Theatre demonstrates that this is an art
form that is growing in popularity. As Adrian Kohler of Handspring (War
Horse) recently said ‘Puppetry is not a fad. What we are witnessing is
theatre discovering its lost limb’. The current renaissance of Puppetry
for the Screen in UK Television is bringing about a similar realisation
among the Screen and Digital Industries.
Storytelling all Day Workshops.
Universities,
Colleges,
Schools
and
Youth
Groups.
Practical Puppet character creation and
Puppet character separation for Kids TV Lecture or Talk.
Adults,
Youth and Scouting groups welcome.
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Testimonials