'Human beings are complex creatures. We are neither all mind or all heart. The arts touch many parts of the human psyche, and when we use an artistic approach to environmental education, it enables children to respond to issues with their hearts, with their minds and with their hands'.

Nicky Rowbottom, Eco-puppets Handbook.

Eco Puppets in the Delta

A ground-breaking project funded by The Environmental Know How Fund that linked British & Romanian artists & teachers, The Broads Authority & the Danube Delta Reserve Authority; to explore & develop ideas of using puppetry to interpret the wetland environment, & educate children & adults.

The project continues to thrive in Romania.

For details e-mail meg@nutmegpuppet.co.uk & mihalceanina@yahoo.com (for Romania)

Click here for a recent lecture by Meg Amsden


Eco Puppets Workshops

1. A talk on the philosophy and background of 'Eco-Puppets in the Delta' illustrated by slides, film, and puppets.

2. A seminar based on our experience working in Romania; including making contacts, encouraging teamwork, setting up a network, coming to grips with cultural differences, and finding a common language through artistic expression.

3. Practical workshops backed up by the Eco-puppets Handbook, that will enable participants to pass on skills on:
a. Writing stories or plays based on environmental issues, including how to find and use reference materials.
b. Creating a shadow show.
c. Making puppets using natural and recycled materials.

4. Practical workshops as above for school children 7 - 11 year olds.

Contexts

Regional, national and international conferences, arts and environment workshops, seminars,
in-service training. Could also be included in environmental interpretation courses.

Participants

All those whose work includes environmental education, plus teachers, artists, and students.

The Eco Puppets Handbook

All you need to know to help you create your own environmental shadow-puppet show.

Contact Nutmeg Puppet Company if you would like to purchase the handbook.

The Eco Puppets Handbook can be bought from
www.maskandpuppetbooks.co.uk under Educational Puppetry.

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