Props, Puppets and Set Design (Spring 2025)

Registration for this course is now open!

Course Title: Props, Puppets and Set Design for Oral Presentations across the Curriculum

Dates:
Session 1 — Saturday, 2/15. 9AM – 5PM, In-Person
Session 2 — Saturday, 3/1. 9AM – 5PM, Virtual
Session 3 — Saturday, 3/8. 9AM – 5PM, In-Person
Session 4 — Saturday, 3/15. 9AM – 5PM, Virtual
Session 5 — Saturday, 3/22. 9AM – 5PM, Virtual
Session 6 — Saturday, 3/29. 9AM – 5PM, Virtual

Credits: 3 P-Credit/45 CTLE hours*
Fee: $240 (MFTA*)+ $125 (ASPDP)

Course Description: In this hands-on studio course, you will learn to make puppets, props, miniature sets — and more — using new techniques in creative reuse. This workshop will build your confidence with upcycled materials, and develop your knowledge of MFTA as a resource for your classroom. The course is designed for teachers who are interested in offering their students a deeper investigation of engineering and design through project-based learning. Participants will be introduced to a series of art lessons that they then are given time to modify/expand upon.

*Note: We are excited to announce that we have scholarship funding to waive the MFTA fee for 10 participants. To be eligible, you must be a NYC Public Schools teacher at a Title 1 school, or high ENI school. This opportunity is first-come, first-served. To request a scholarship, please submit this form. If you are requesting a scholarship, do not buy a ticket!

Registration Instructions: If you are taking this course for P-Credits/+30 Credits, you will need to register on both the MFTA and the ASPDP website. Note: ASPDP registration will open on January 27th.

Any questions? Email Will Niedmann at wniedmann@mfta.nyc.gov