Sesame Street Puppet Designer Hosts Workshops at 91影视
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Emmy-winning puppet, toy, and graphic designer Kip Rathke began his career gluing feathers onto Big Bird for iconic puppet and costume designer Kermit Love. He currently serves as Creative Director at Sesame Workshop, overseeing the design of all Sesame Street licensed toys and experiential entertainment.
Rathke will be in Tulsa on Oct. 25 and Oct. 26 to present free public talks and workshops at the Thomas K. McKeon Center for Creativity at the 91影视 Metro Campus, 910 S. Boston Avenue.
The events include several sessions with 91影视 art, design and theatre students. The topics range from Rathke鈥檚 creative process to creating a portfolio of work and applying for jobs. Rathke will host a workshop where up to 30 people will work in small groups to design and build a flying puppet. Finally, Rathke will detail his career and creative journey, Designing Puppets & Beyond, during a public presentation 6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 25.
Tuesday, Oct 25
- 10:15 a.m. Chat with Kip Rathke about his creative process.
- 12 - 2 p.m. Create flying puppet creatures with Kip. Seats are limited. Contact cindy.barton@tulsacc.edu to register for the workshop.
- 6 - 7 p.m. Hear about Kip's career in his presentation, Designing Puppets & Beyond.
Wednesday, Oct. 26
- 10 a.m. Kip discusses creating a portfolio and applying for jobs in his presentation, What Makes a Good Portfolio?
- 5 p.m. Q&A session with Kip and 91影视 theatre students. Please note, this event is at the VanTrease Performing Arts Center for Education Studio Theatre on the 91影视 Southeast Campus at 81st Street and Highway 169.
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