Puppetry and Presence
Developing Mindfulness Through Art
This program has been cancelled for now. We hope to offer it at a later date.
Puppetry & Mindfulness
Open to All Ages
Join us for this weekend program to explore the relationship between the ancient art of puppetry and the Buddhist tradition of mindfulness meditation. Participants can expect to learn the foundations of meditation practice, how to apply that mindfulness to activities "off the cushion", and dive into the core of puppet animation through solo and group activities.
What We'll Learn
- The relationship between mindfulness and puppetry through hands-on activities such as devising (collectively developing a new work), puppet construction, and performance.
- Develop our understanding of what mindful meditation is and how to do it, especially for those unfamiliar with the practice.
Schedule
- Friday
- 7:00pm to 9:00pm - Orientation and Introductions
- Sitting Practice
- Foundations of Puppetry
- 7:00pm to 9:00pm - Orientation and Introductions
- Saturday
- 9:00am to 9:30am - Sitting Practice
- 9:40am to 10:30am - Puppetry and Applied Mindfulness Presentation
- 10:45am to 12:30pm - Puppetry and Object Theatre Exercises and Discussion
- 12:30pm to 1:00pm - Lunch
- 1:00pm to 2:00pm - ROTA (light help with dishes)
- 2:00pm to 6:30pm - Puppet Fabrication as an Act of Non-Aggression (aka Dharma Art)
- 6:30pm to 7:00pm - Dinner
- 7:00pm to 9:00pm - Devising
- Sunday
- 9:00am to 9:30am - Sitting Practice
- 9:40am to 10:30am - Devising
- 10:30 to 11:30am - Presentations and Reflection
- 11:30am to 12:00pm - Debrief/Check out
Puppetry at Karmê Chöling
Karmê Chöling has a variety of open air, outdoor spaces which allow for site-specific devising, as they encourage creative work that facilitates conversation between landscape and puppet objects. Weather permitting, the majority of the program will be held outside.
Getting Here
Visit our Directions and Transportation page to see different options for traveling to Karmê Chöling including pick-up service from Hanover, Lebanon, White River Junction and Burlington to our front door.
Note: A 50% deposit is required to reserve your accommodation.
Pricing
Karmê Chöling values its commitment to making programs affordable and available to all who wish to study with us. To support this commitment we provide two program price options.
Generosity Price: $195.00
You're able to help us with this commitment by choosing the "Generosity Price". The money above the basic tuition cost goes into a scholarship fund for those who might not be able to attend a program otherwise.
Tuition: $160.00
This is the price of the program, it does not include housing options or material fees.
Please Note:
Price does not include accommodations, which will be added during the registration process.
Policies
Payment Policies:
Please read the payment policy before proceeding with registration.
Financial Aid:
Karmê Chöling offers full-time student discounts, scholarships and other financial aid.
Program Credit:
If using existing program credit to pay for a program, you must pre-register for this program at least two weeks prior to the program start date by calling the front desk (802-633-2384 x3000). Program credit may not be used to pay for housing or practice materials and may not be used on or after arrival day.
Instructor
TJ Jacobs (he/him) is a professional puppeteer, teaching artist, and meditation teacher based in the northeast region of the United States. He is the Puppet Theatre Director at Stepping Stones Museum for Children in Norwalk, CT. There, along with his staff, TJ’s day-to-day includes producing new productions, workshops, exhibitions, and interactive experiences. Outside of Stepping Stones, TJ is the founder of Basically Good Puppet Theatre, which presents as the resident company of the We Wiggle Dolls Puppet Slam in Bushwick, NY. TJ specializes in dharma art, mindfulness meditation [Certified by Dharma Moon + Tibet House], and cardboard butchery.
Instructor:
TJ Jacobs
Date & Time Details:
Location:
On-Land
Program Fee:
Generosity Price - $195
Tuition - $160
Room/Meals Fee:
This will be added in during the registration process.
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Karmê Chöling
(802) 633-2384
info@karmecholing.org
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