Unlocking Creativity: Expressive Arts & Puppetry Workshops
Storytelling is just the beginning. Through puppets, masks, and expressive arts, we explore the stories living inside you. Whether you are a teacher looking for new classroom tools or an individual seeking self-discovery, these sessions offer a space to play, create, and find your own voice.
A poster for a unique "Be A Puppeteer" workshop hosted at Kathalaya, featuring renowned Mumbai puppeteers. We believe in bringing diverse art forms together.
A participant in our "Khel Khel Mein" workshop playing Palanguzi, a traditional board game, learning how to merge timeless games with curriculum subjects.
Two participants enjoying a game of Five Stones, exploring how traditional play can become a tool for experiential learning.
An educator demonstrating how to use the traditional game of Palanguzi in a workshop focused on innovative teaching methods.
A look inside "The Masks We Wear" workshop, an immersive session on creative expression and self-discovery through the art of mask-making.
An announcement for "The Masks We Wear," an expressive arts therapy workshop designed to explore our inner worlds in a safe and supportive space.
Another look at the poster for the expressive arts workshop, inviting people to a journey of self-discovery through creativity.
A detailed poster for "The Masks We Wear" workshop, outlining the process and introducing the skilled facilitator, Manjusha Vijayakumar.
The poster for the "Masks We Wear" workshop, highlighting the facilitator who is also a trainer and storyteller at Kathalaya.
A final call poster for the expressive arts therapy workshop, emphasizing the opportunity for self-exploration and personal growth.
About Unlocking Creativity: Expressive Arts & Puppetry
In these sessions, we do not just watch; we make. When you work with puppets or create your own mask, you are accessing parts of yourself that words alone often cannot reach. These are not abstract art classes. Whether it is a 'Be A Puppeteer' workshop or our 'Masks We Wear' therapy-based session, you leave with a tangible creation and a deeper understanding of how to use these tools to connect with students, children, or your own inner child.
Storytelling is an ancient art, but it is also a living, breathing one. We believe that stories live in our hands, our movements, and the masks we put on and take off every day. This cluster brings together the tactile magic of puppetry and the profound reflection of expressive arts.
The Mechanics of Puppetry
If you have ever wondered how a simple sock puppet or a hand-crafted marionette can command a room of thirty restless children, that is exactly what we teach. We partner with experts like 'The Puppetarians' to move beyond basic performance. You learn the mechanics of breath and gaze that turn an inanimate object into a character that listens and learns alongside your audience. It is about making the curriculum come alive without relying on technology. We provide the kits and the techniques; you bring the imagination.
Self-Discovery Through Masks
The 'Masks We Wear' series is where we shift focus inward. Here, we use art not for display, but for insight. Through mask-making and drawing, we create a sanctuary for self-reflection. These are not traditional art classes where technique is judged. Instead, we use colors, paper, and textures to externalize hidden emotions. It is a process designed for adults and teenagers who need a pause—a moment to step away from the digital noise and reconnect with their creative rhythm.
Why Integrate These Methods?
Because they bridge gaps that speech cannot. A teacher finds that a puppet can explain a complex scientific concept better than a textbook. A parent finds that a simple mask-making activity can open a conversation about a child's fears. These workshops provide the space and the guidance. You just need to bring your willingness to play and an open heart.
Geeta Ramanujam
I have spent 45 years listening to stories, and I have learned that the most important one is the story you have not told yet. At Kathalaya, we do not just teach you to speak; we help you use your whole self—your hands, your voice, and your imagination—to connect with the world. Come, let us get messy with colors and puppets, and find the magic that happens when you stop performing and start being.
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