Light & Shadow Puppet Workshop with Arthur Groys
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 2 – 4 pm
Tompkins County Public Library
Borg Warner West Room
For kids 7 & up
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Ithaca City of Asylum artist-in-residence Arthur Groys will lead a free workshop at the Tompkins County Public Library on May 2 from 2 to 4 pm. Arthur will introduce participants to the art of shadow theater and demonstrate several puppet-theater techniques. The kids will then create their own shadow puppets and take part in a collective shadow theater performance, which will be presented to parents or guardians at the end of the session.

Space is limited and registration is required. Register here.

Best for children 7 and up. Children will need to be able to use scissors.

Originally from Russia, Arthur Groys has worked as a puppeteer, actor, theater and film director, as well as a drama and arts & crafts instructor.