Puppets and Masks

We will create giant puppets and masks using the theme from Wisconsin Wildlife. We will transform cardboard, junk and paste into fantastic creatures.

Workshop Leader(s): Laurie Rossbach

So Easy a Caveman Could Do It! “Understanding Human Evolution”

Experience the natural history of the human species as we trace our evolution from tree-dwelling ape ancestors to space-exploring modern people. Learn how our ancestors became upright walkers, discovered how to make stone tools, began making art, & other hallmarks of our species. We’ll explore the ancient environments our ancestors shared with strange & sometimes scary beasts - and sometimes even other types of humans! Students will learn human as well as great ape skeletal anatomy & how to apply that knowledge to the human fossil record. We’ll also learn how our early ancestors made primitive tools. This course emphasizes hands-on interaction with real skeletal material & fossil casts - you’ll learn how to be a paleoanthropologist!

Workshop Leader(s): John Hawks

World Flutes, Past and Present

Hear and see antique and contemporary flutes from around the world, learn about the folklore stories and traditional uses of these instruments. Each child will receive a bamboo flute from India and instruction on playing in solo and group performance from world flutes specialist and Canyon Recording Artist.

Workshop Leader(s): Peter Phippen