WORKSHOP | Quirky Finger Puppets | Lynn Petersen

Event | WORKSHOP | Quirky Finger Puppets | Lynn Petersen 

Date + Time | Saturday 13 June | 10:30am – 12:00pm  

Cost | General Public Ticket $40 | Craft + Design Canberra Member Ticket $32 

Create your own quirky finger puppet using wet felt-making techniques in this hands-on workshop led by artist and educator Lynn Petersen. Guided by a poetic prompt, you will explore colour, texture and form to shape a character that tells its own unique story.  

Use flat resist felting to craft wonderfully unexpected shapes. A variety of fibres, fabrics and found objects will be available to help bring your puppet to life.  

Perfect as a parent-child activity or for anyone curious about felt making, this workshop invites you to stretch your creativity and discover the stories your puppet has to tell. 

What you'll be doing:

•  Learn wet felt-making techniques using flat resist felting  

• Create your own quirky finger puppet to take home at the end of the session  

What you'll need to bring: 

• All materials provided   

This workshop is best suited for: 

• Beginners welcome 

• This workshop is suitable for both adults and children. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

• If you are attending with a child under 11, only one ticket is required for the adult-child pair. If you are unsure of how many tickets to book or who you should book for, please contact us at programs@craftanddesigncanberra.org and we will be happy to help. 

• Additional younger children may attend as accompanying observers and do not require a ticket provided they are not formally participating in the workshop. Due to limited space, please email us if you plan on bringing any additional children and advise on how many.

About the artist 

Lynn is an experienced educator and artist. She has expertise in arts education and educational leadership. Her post-graduate work focussed on the role of arts in education and quality teaching. She currently works at the University of Canberra as a sessional academic (Education) and as a freelance arts educator and community arts practitioner. Lynn has a particular interest in textiles and theatre arts. She is an accomplished director and performer for both stage and radio. Some of her more recent works explore the intersections between textile and theatre arts. Lynn has taught feltmaking workshops for a range of regional community organisations. Her textile works have been exhibited by Canberra Region Feltmakers and Belconnen Arts Centre.  

Accessibility at the venue: 

• We aim to make our programs accessible to everyone. We welcome people of all abilities, ages, backgrounds and identities.

• Craft + Design Canberra is accessible via a lift at the building entrance with step free access through the exhibition and workshop spaces.

• Seating is available at all events and workshops.

• An accessible all gender bathroom is available via a heavy fire door.

• Assistance animals are welcome throughout the venue.

• Free tickets are available for Companion Card holders. You will have the option to add a companion ticket at checkout.

• Please note that our retail space is currently restricted and does not provide a full 1500mm x 1500mm turning circle.

If you have any questions about the venue or accessibility needs, please contact us on (02) 62626 9333 or email programs@craftanddesigncanberra.org. Read more about accessibility and planning your visit https://craftanddesigncanberra.org/pages/accessibility 

Support Artists and Learn from the Best   

Craft + Design Canberra workshops provide an opportunity for audiences to learn from the unique skillsets of our members: individuals who are highly regarded in their fields as artists, designers, and craftspeople. 

Craft + Design Canberra prides itself on paying fair rates of pay to our artists as recommended by NAVA (the National Association for the Visual Artists). Our artists are the best in their fields and deserve fair remuneration. Audiences attending our activities learn from the best. 

Craft + Design Canberra is a not-for-profit membership-based organisation supporting artists, craft practitioners, designers and makers at every stage of their careers. Craft + Design Canberra workshops are designed to create opportunities for our members to showcase their skills, engage with community, and earn incomes. 

Find our full program here. 

Cancellation Policy 

• 15 days prior: Customers are entitled to a full refund on request.  

• Less than 14 days: Customers are not entitled to a refund. Customers are entitled to a ticket transfer to a friend or family member.  

Donations  

Support Craft + Design Canberra to create greater opportunities for our community of craftspeople and designers, and for the growing audience who admire and appreciate the beauty, skill and excellence of their work. 

Your generosity supports our organisation as an advocate for contemporary craft and design in Canberra and beyond. Help us to shape a handmade and creative future through exhibitions, events, residencies, professional development and commissions, as well as the biennial Craft + Design Canberra Festival. 

Craft + Design Canberra has been endorsed by the Australian Tax Office as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) and is registered as a charity (as Craft + Design Canberra) with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission ABN: 33314092587. All donations of $2 or more will be tax deductible if you live in Australia. 

Thank you for your generous support, even a small amount can make a big difference to those who MAKE. 

Image | Lynn Petersen Release 2025 | Photo by Lynn Petersen