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Family Sunday—Puppet Palooza
Family Sunday activities highlight a different, family-friendly theme each time. This week celebrates the art of puppetry and storytelling. Enjoy a lively day of performances and hands-on puppet making, in partnership with the Puppet Guild of Greater St. Louis.
This event explores the creativity and innovation of puppetry traditions, as inspired by Puppet, a Malian horse-and-rider puppet in the Museum’s collection featuring movable joints that allow for expressive gestures. Discover how puppets bring stories to life, create your own character, and experience live performances throughout this Family Sunday event.
Family Sunday schedule
1–4 pm, Sculpture Hall
Craft a puppet in this week’s Create Lab.
1–1:30 pm, Education Center
Enjoy an interactive puppet show, “The Three Billy Goats Gruff Meet the Mysterious Creature,” with Puppet Guild members “Papa” and Jackie Wright.
1:30–2 pm, Sculpture Hall
Join us for a tour of related artwork found in the Saint Louis Art Museum collection. Space is limited, and sign-up is required. Sign-up begins at 1 pm in Sculpture Hall. The Family Tour leaves at 1:30 pm from the welcome desk.
1:45-2:15 pm, Education Center
Learn how to make your own puppet out of pool noodles at “Noodle Head Puppet Workshop,” with Puppet Guild members Maureen Toland and Michelle O’Donnell.
2:30-3:00 pm, Grigg Gallery 216
Enjoy “Farm Review,” a marionette performance with Puppet Guild members Sylvie Kessler, Dug Fetch, and Natalie Kessler.
3:15-3:45 pm, Education Center
Learn how to make your own puppet out of pool noodles with Puppet Guild members Maureen Toland and Michelle O’Donnell.
About The Puppet Guild of Greater St. Louis
The Puppet Guild of Greater St. Louis strives to perpetuate the art of puppetry through public performances, theatrical workshops, education, parades, and exhibits, all presented throughout the community.