Charlton Makes! Free Paper Mache Puppet Making Workshop - Props!

Charlton Makes! Free Paper Mache Puppet Making Workshop - Props!

  • UNDER 14 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN

Help us make big puppets for Charlton's Founders Day Parade! Everyone is welcome, no experience necessary.

By Main Street Studio Charlton

Date and time

Sunday, May 18 · 2 - 4pm EDT.

Location

Main Street Studio

786 Charlton Road Ballston Lake, NY 12019

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours
  • UNDER 14 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN
  • Free venue parking

Help us bring to life the story of "Blue Corners", a once bustling hamlet in the town of Charlton on the western edge of Saratoga County! This now deserted village was an important stagecoach stop between the Mohawk River and Northville in the North Country.

To help keep celebrate that little part of Saratoga County's history, Main Street Studio and the Charlton Historical Society are planning their first large-scale puppet procession as part of Charlton's annual Founders Day Parade on June 8th and they need lots of help bringing their characters to life!

In this making session, we will be working on the finishing touches for the Innkeeper Puppet, Stagecoach and Horses that the community has been working on! There might be some painting, some more props to make, some adjustments to the movements and some practice carrying the puppets before we are ready to march on Sunday, June 8! Come on in and help with what you can!

Wear some clothes that you don't mind getting messy and roll up your sleeves with us for this casual making session!

No experience necessary and all ages welcome.

Kids must be accompanied by an adult and supervised in the workshop!


Main Street Studio is a member supported maker space focused on traditional crafts and natural materials.

We would like to thank the Town of Charlton and Saratoga Arts for helping to make this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.


Frequently asked questions

Will we be making or own puppets to take home?

Not this time! During this making session, you will be helping Main Street Studio create puppets and props that will be used in Charlton's Founders Day Parade on June 8! The Founders Day Parade is a tradition in the Town of Charlton and these puppets will become a fun spectacle.

Are there going to be other opportunities to get involved?

Yes! Main Street Studio is looking for lots of volunteers! There will be more making sessions during the months of April and May and opportunities for all ages to march in the parade with us on Sunday, June 8. Contact us at info@mainstreetcharlton.com for more info!

Is Main Street Studio accepting donations to help fund this community activity?

Yes! Main Street Studio very much needs everyones support to continue bringing creative, community projects like this to the Capital District. If you value what we are doing, consider becoming a Supporting Member, or make a one time donation at www.mainstreetcharlton.com. Thank you!

Organized by

Main Street Studio Charlton

Main Street Studio is a craft experience center built on creative collaboration!

Our mission is to create opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to discover, learn and practice traditional and contemporary craft techniques, with a special focus on natural materials. We seek to build a community of people who possess the inspiration, knowledge and skills to live well, with mindfulness and the enhanced sense of purpose that comes from working with your hands. Main Street Studio is a member-supported collaborative creative center!