Upcoming Events Events

Explore the world of paper puppets in this hands-on multimedia workshop designed by professional artists liz howls and Sarah Eaton. In this 1 hr workshop, children will create their own running horse puppet with an illustrated background and learn basic puppeteering techniques to animate their puppet. 

This workshop is designed for ages 2-8 year olds.

Doors will open 30 min before the workshop and stay open 30 min after.  Students and family can use this time to explore the Mudland playspace.  Parents are required to stay in the space during the workshop.  There will be an area for the parents to hang and siblings to play during the workshop.

The story of "The Snowflake Man" is inspired by Wilson "Snowflake" Bentley, the self-educated farmer and scientist who attracted world attention when he became the first person to photograph a single snow crystal.  "The SnowflakeMan" swings audiences into the historic 1920s through creative storytelling, intricately designed Czech-style marionettes, and a striking pop-up book of water color scenery. This UNIMA-USA award winning show combines art, science, and a little known piece of American history to magical effect!  

All ages show.  Most enjoyed by 5 and up. Under 2 yrs old get in for free.

In this 4 part mask-making workshop students will learn traditional Mediterranean practices of sculpting with clay, paper mache techniques and mask performance. Each student will walk away with a mask character inspired by their imagination and creativity.

This workshop is designed for ages 6-12 year olds.  Workshops take place over four Saturdays from 4:00-5:30pm

Doors will open 30 min before the workshop and stay open 30 min after.  Students and family can use this time to explore the Mudland playspace.  Parents are required to stay in the space during the workshop.  There will be an area for the parents to hang and siblings to play during the workshop.

A humpback whale with a secret travels upriver... Meanwhile, humans work to conserve salmon. Join us for this interactive puppet show about the complexities of conservation.

All ages show.  Most enjoyed by 4 and up. Under 2 yrs old get in for free.

liz HOWLS performs 3 short stories using miniature handmade puppets and her odd yet silly sense of humor.  She retells ancient stories with a modern twist, each with its own time tested lesson:  An elephant teaches the value of listening, a leaky bucket proves perfection isn't everything and a young boy learns the power of his words. No matter your age there’s something for everyone in this show.

All ages show.  Most enjoyed by 3 and up. Under 2 yrs old get in for free.

You’re Doing it Wrong! is a heart filled comedic puppet show all about how right you are. Through silly micro-investigations of animal habitats, meet heroes who are not naturally adept at the things nature expects of them. All the other birds seem to know how to make a nest, the other prairie dogs know how to mingle at parties, while you feel like…you’re doing it wrong.

All ages show.  Most enjoyed by 4 and up. Under 2 yrs old get in for free.