Marionette Cats and Mice

Originally devised by Anna Ingleby as prototypes for workshops at the Barbican centre in August 2001, these are now available as another workshop option.

The strength of these prototypes is their effective use of materials including the use of weights at the ends of the leg wires creating easily achieved movement. Contrary to popular belief, marionettes can be very effective for childrens’ workshops if the stringing is kept simple enough. In the case of the marionette mice, only one string forms a large loop between two points on the mouse’s body, allowing easy handling, effective movement and low risk of tangling.

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