Free Art Workshops Available To Prepare For All Species Puppet Parade (April 22)The Beloved Puppetista Host Art Workshops

​FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
Carbondale Park District Contact:
Kathy Renfro, Executive Director, [email protected], 618-529-4147
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
Carbondale, IL – The Beloved Puppetista will host free art workshops to prepare All Species Puppet Parade banners, puppets, and parade costumes. These workshops are held on Saturdays, March 14, 21, 28, April 11, & 18 from 10:00am – 2:00pm and located at Art House, 112 N Williams Street, the little red house behind Hickory Lodge (enter and park for free behind Hickory Lodge, 1115 W Sycamore).
 
This will be the 7th annual All Species Puppet Parade (April 22) in Carbondale, Illinois. It’s become a spring tradition for many families and organizations. The parade takes place  on the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, April 22. Who are the Beloved Puppetistas? They are an educational & performance puppet troupe group of volunteers from the community, including many SIU students and faculty. The workshops combine environmental education with art making, letting you add your voice to the issues that shape climate change, animal extinction, or your love for all species. The puppets are all created primarily from cardboard, recycled materials and craft supplies. All are welcome and no experience is necessary. Admission, parking, and supplies are free. Feel free to create a banner for the walk for climate change solutions.
 
For more information, contact Cade Bursell at 618-521-3804 ([email protected]) or Kathy Renfro at 618-529-4147 ([email protected]). A huge thanks to all participating organizations; Carbondale Community Arts, Carbondale Park District, Carbondale Main Street, SIU Touch of Nature, Neighborhood Coop, SIU Sustainability, SIU Student Volunteers, & SIU Honors Program Student Volunteers.