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Two people from the professional puppetier company, Trash Puppets, holding puppets created entirely from rubbish.
18 Nov – 15 Jan

Make Your Own Puppet Movie

  • Family and kids
  • Workshop

Local company Trash Puppets show that trash and found materials can be the basis for amazing puppet creations.​

Join the crew and build your own marionettes and more from a wide selection of recycled materials.​

Then take these creations into a professional greenscreen studio to capture your own memorable mini puppet movie moment.

Make Your Own Puppet Movie workshops are tailored for different age groups, with session times for children aged 2-4 years old, 5-8 years old and 9-12 years old.

Please note, parents do not need a ticket but must be in attendance throughout the workshop.

Hours

Date Times
Mon 11 Jan
  • 11am - 12pm 11:00am - 12:00pm
  • 1pm - 2pm 1:00pm - 2:00pm
  • 3pm - 4pm 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tue 12 Jan
  • 11am - 12pm 11:00am - 12:00pm
  • 1pm - 2pm 1:00pm - 2:00pm
  • 3pm - 4pm 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Wed 13 Jan
  • 11am - 12pm 11:00am - 12:00pm
  • 1pm - 2pm 1:00pm - 2:00pm
  • 3pm - 4pm 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Thu 14 Jan
  • 11am - 12pm 11:00am - 12:00pm
  • 1pm - 2pm 1:00pm - 2:00pm
  • 3pm - 4pm 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Fri 15 Jan
  • 11am - 12pm 11:00am - 12:00pm
  • 1pm - 2pm 1:00pm - 2:00pm
  • 3pm - 4pm 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Location

ACMI (Australian Centre for the Moving Image)
Flinders St
Melbourne 3000

Open in maps location for ACMI (Australian Centre for the Moving Image)

Price and bookings

From $25 to $25

Children $25
Book online for Make Your Own Puppet Movie

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 8663 2200
  • email address: info@acmi.net.au
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  • Accessible toilets
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  • Relaxed/low sensory
  • Service animals

All accessibility information is self-reported by the listing owner. It has not been verified by the City of Melbourne.

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A beige and white knitted shoulder bag with plush trim and a chain strap, made in a cross-stitch workshop.
Until 31 Dec

Cross-stitch Embroidery Bag Workshop

Make your own pretty cross-stitch bag to style your look in this beginner class.

  • Family and kids
  • Workshop
A tote bag and a lampshade decorated with butterflies, and flowers using decoupage techniques.
Until 31 Jan

Decoupage Bag Making Workshop

Make your own pretty decoupage bag to enhance your look and slay in style.

  • Family and kids
  • Workshop
A butterfly brooch with green and pink mother of pearl inlay wings, against a white background.
Until 31 Dec

Mother of Pearl Inlay Brooch Making Workshop

Join this jewellery making class on mother-of-pearl inlay, perfect for beginners.

  • Family and kids
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Four illuminated lamps with cylindrical parchment or fabric shades, decorated with various pressed flowers.
Until 28 Feb

Pressed Flower Lamp Making Workshop

Make your room colourful and vibrant with your own pressed flower lamp.

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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

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