With funds raised from the sales of puppet project books and puppet notebooks, the puppets brought some of the people involved in the project out for lunch. Unfortunately, not all members could make it.
Thank you all those who have funded our work through buying our books/notebook. They are still available! (click on the links above)
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| Puppet project members: (from left clockwise) Corina, Ann, Margaret Ann, ... John, ..., Paul, ..., Pat (... are IWA staff ) |
I had not seem some of the members for a while, so it was lovely to catch up with them about their lives and hear the continued enthusiasm for the puppet project.
Ideas which came from the members for further use of the puppets.
- Talks at schools?
- Make more puppets?
- Longer film?
- Use of puppets in advertising?
I updated the members/makers where their film has been shown since we last met, and where the puppets have brought me personally.
That the film has captured the imagination of researchers in the field of puppetry and disability worldwide, and from the public in general.
I also shared the new puppet design I am working on, which will make it easier to manipulate a puppet while seated in a wheelchair, and for those who have limited strength in their hands.
Proud, so proud of all who were part of this project. And hopeful their story is far from being finished!
From all of us at 'Life Outside the Box' we would like to wish you a wonderful year ahead, and thank you for your company along this amazing puppet adventure! X
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| desert was 'plate-licking'good! |
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| and there is always a way to indulge in the once-a-year-glass-of-wine! |
