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Light It Up! Circuit Building & Cinema

March 13, 2016 - March 14, 2016 @ 12:00 am - 12:00 am

Location

Facets Multi-Media

1517 W. Fullerton Ave.

Chicago, IL 60614

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Description

In this workshop, artist and tech-guru Jeff Sweeton will introduce participants to the amazing world of animatronics, puppet, and prop designs in film. Participants will create movie magic by building animatronic puppets. Along the way, they will learn about creating characters and storytelling techniques.

Event Cost: $35, $30 members

Price Category: $$

Event times: 1:30-5 p.m.

Ages: 8 and up

Additional Information

Age recommendation: Teens, Tweens

Neighborhood: Chicago

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