Event

FELT-A-CON

The first FELT-A-CON, a day of activities celebrating the art of puppeteering, will be held Saturday, October 10, at Theatre Off Jackson.

FELT-A-CON is a day for networking, education, fun, and outreach. We welcome both professionals and enthusiasts, and puppeteers of all skill levels, from beginners to legends.

Pricing:
$55 before October 1st
$65 after October 1st
$70 walk-up registration (day of show)

Your Registration Fee includes:
- 3 workshops
- lunch
- a FELT-A-THON 2015 commemorative button
- and 1 admission to the October 10th performance of Fussy Cloud Puppet Slam.

Organized by Seattle-based puppeteers Rachel Jackson (MANOS - The Hands of Felt), Chad Allers (Crash Boom Puppets) and Annett Mateo (Seattle Children's Theatre; Drunk Puppet Night), FELT-A-CON is produced in association with Theatre Off Jackson.

Presenters:
Christopher Comte
Gavin Cummins
Rachel Jackson
Annett Mateo
Puppeteers of America Pacific NW Regional Director Elly Leaverton

Schedule:
10am WELCOME
10:15am - Noon: Workshop 1
Noon - 1pm: LUNCH
1:15 - 3:15pm: Workshop 2
3:30 - 5:15pm: Workshop 3
~ Dinner Break ~
8pm: Fussy Cloud Puppet Slam Vol. 10

Workshop topics:
Intro to Punch & Judy
Shadow Puppet Construction
History of Shadow Puppets
Business Basics for Artists
Let's Talk About Your Puppet
Finding Your Puppet's Voice