Notes for providers, sock puppet workshop
Running Time – 1 hour. If we have 1.5 hours in each class we can also do sock puppetry demonstrations and meet their puppet characters.
Number of workshops possible in one school day – 4, If timetable flexible.
Maximum number of participants – single class
Ideal age of class – reception- year 2
Set up time –30 minutes
Space required – We prefer to work in the same room all day if possible so that we can do the maximum number of workshops with the minimum of set-up time. A classroom, art room or the hall is fine. We require at least three large tables (or groups of tables) to put materials on. No chairs are required (it is ok if there are chairs there but we will ask children to sit on the floor while listening to instructions and they can work without chairs) We also need a table and at least two chairs near a plug socket for the glue guns.
Parent/staff help required – teaching staff must be present, additional help from parents or volunteers to man the glue guns is really brilliant as it greatly reduces waiting time for the children and allows more time for artistic creativity. Ideally at least two extra helpers, the more the merrier.
Cost (inclusive of VAT and travel within one hour of Lewes, East Sussex):
- One workshop - £100
- Two workshops in the morning OR afternoon £150
- Up to 4 workshops/whole day - £200
In conjunction with a show:
- Show - £300
- Show and two workshops - £400
(Please note, if school books show as well as workshops there is additional set up time – approx 2 hours)
Materials charge - £2 per head
DBS and insurance – WishWorks hold enhanced DBS checks and have equity public liability insurance of £5, 000, 000
Example timetable:
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7.30am
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WishWorks (1 person) arrives at school and sets up workshop in classroom
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9.15 – 10.15
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Sock puppets brought into being
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10.15 – 10.45
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WishWorks set up for next workshop. Children have a break
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10.45 – 12.00
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Another sock workshop
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12.00 – 1.00
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Lunch
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1.00 – 1.55
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More socks
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2.15 – 3.10
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More socks
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3.45
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WishWorks leave, classroom clean, everybody smiling.
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