Berkshire Art Center Sets Youth Puppet Workshop for April Vacation
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STOCKBRIDGE — The Berkshire Art Center (BAC) has scheduled a specialized April vacation program, "Giant Parade Puppets," running April 20–24 at Citizens' Hall.
The workshop is designed for students aged 8 and older and will be led by artist and educator Eric "Homeslice" Weiss.
The week-long curriculum focuses on the design and construction of large-scale puppets. Students will learn to sculpt puppet heads and mount them onto wooden frames equipped with fabric arms and hand rods. The program draws inspiration from global traditions, including Chinese New Year dragon puppets and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, to teach the technical engineering and narrative elements of festive puppetry.
The program concludes with a puppet performance for family and friends on the BAC lawn. Following the workshop, the BAC will store the completed puppets, allowing students to retrieve them to participate in the Pittsfield Annual Fourth of July Parade on July 4, 2026.
Sessions will held Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Supporting sponsors for the program include the Mass Cultural Council, Feigenbaum Foundation, Lee Bank, Greylock Federal Credit Union, Mill Town, Berkshire Bank, and the Rotary Club of Pittsfield.
Registration and additional information are available through the Berkshire Art Center website.
