Crowns & Branches Plus Puppet Workshops

Open to the community

Each year we begin the preparations for Sinterklaas Festival Day with fun activities for all. Crowns & Branches as well as the Puppet Workshop are open to the community and free of charge; donations are welcome. Children & adults welcome. Lots of fun. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All individuals must wear a mask while attending the workshops. PAID FOR IN PART BY DUTCHESS COUNTY!

CROWNS & BRANCHES Workshops

Opens on November 10, 2023

LOCATION

All workshops will be held in the gym at the former Bulkeley Middle School, 6 Mulberry Street in the Village of Rhinebeck. MAP

SCHEDULE

Please check here to confirm before you head on over!

On the following days from 11:00am – 4:00pm

• Friday, November 10
• Saturday, November 11
• Sunday, November 12
• Saturday, November 18
• Sunday, November 19
• Friday, November 24
• Saturday, November 25
• Sunday, November 26

Quiet Time

In the spirit of inclusivity, we welcome neurodivergent children and children with other special needs to join us during this hour. The environment will offer reduced sensory input (fewer participants to keep noise volume reduced and lower volume music) and helpful supports toward the completion of the creative project.

9:30-10:45am

• Saturday, November 18
• Saturday, November 25

Consider Volunteering?

If you are interested and willing to help run the Celebration Space please contact Joanna Hess (845-505-6397) or sign up online.

PUPPETMAKING WORKSHOPS

Join Sinterklaas puppeteers Alex Kahn and Sophia Michahelles for workday sessions to restore, remake, and create puppets for the Starlight Parade!

Help us make this year’s honored animal, the ANT! Bring color back to the Turtle! Give luster to the Peace Dove!

Workshops are geared towards adults and teens, and older children working with an adult are welcome!

SCHEDULE

11:00am – 4:00pm

• Friday, November 10
• Saturday, November 11
• Sunday, November 12
• Saturday, November 18
• Sunday, November 19
• Friday, November 24
• Saturday, November 25
• Sunday, November 26

Spots are limited and registration is required! To register for the puppet workshops, email processionalarts@gmail.com and we will be in touch.