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DNA puppetry at Glastonbury 2017

Posted on July 1, 2017 by

DNA had a fabulous rain free Glastonbury this year in the Kidzfield! With a great crew performing in the theatre tent, walkabout and workshops, we had a packed programme for 4 days of creative chaos. Steve Tiplady and Sally Brown … Continue reading →

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Puppet making Workshops at Fairbridge Festival 2017

Posted on May 30, 2017 by

Wonderful puppets were made by the children of Fairbridge this year, recycling and making simple rod puppets for play and story telling… Lots of imagination and lots of play with the ‘angry girlfriend’ and the ‘sad boyfriend’ puppets, amongst many … Continue reading →

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Thurtinkle at Fairbridge Festival 2017

Posted on April 26, 2017 by

Thurtinkle was all done up and ready for some super storytelling down with the children at the 25th Fairbridge festival, Pinjarra, Western Australia. Over the weekend, he entertained young and old with his stories of far, far, away. it was … Continue reading →

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Imaginary Leaps – creative play 4 parties

Posted on October 17, 2016 by

Imaginary Leaps offers everything for your 1-5 years old creative play party – Portable ball pool with balls Stackable circular cushions Crawl tunnels Hoops and balls Puppet play Make and do craft activities Storytime Songs and rhymes Contact Rachel -0435591243 … Continue reading →

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Teachers Creative Professional Development with Rachel Riggs at Carson St School, Perth. WA

Posted on October 11, 2016 by

Teachers creative professional development with Rachel Riggs – www. imaginaryleaps.com Imaginary Leaps investigates new approaches to creative arts activities for  children with complex learning needs, including:   using puppetry and other art forms as an approach to creative learning with … Continue reading →

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Upcycling toys workshop

Posted on October 8, 2016 by

Rachel riggs from yardworks art likes to take old toys and recycle them into new creations. Take everyday throw away items and making them into something new, switiching on our imaginations and trying different ideas, often surreal!Different ways of looking … Continue reading →

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Glitter Trees at Glastonbury

Posted on October 5, 2016 by

Making sparkly saplings for the Kidzfield at Glastonbury Festival, Worthy Farm 2016 the DNA crew ran workshops everyday in the Kidzfield with hundreds of children. Sarah Nixon, DNA’s education workshop artist with Jon Nixon and Rachel Riggs made  decorations with … Continue reading →

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