Why make finger puppets? Because it’s fun! Finger puppets inspire stories and boost your imagination! Learn how to bring simple materials to life by making your very own finger puppet while learning basic sewing skills. Learning to sew by hand is a skill that you can carry with you all through life—so you’ll learn a valuable skill while making something fun!

What will your child learn? In our finger puppet class, your child will learn how to cut out a simple pattern and sew the pieces together. We will all make a cat finger puppet together—and, if there is time left in the class, they may choose to make another puppet of their own design! We will learn to sew using a simple running stitch to add the cat’s features, as well as to stitch the front and back sides together. The students will learn how to thread their needle, knot it, and where to cut and hide the thread when finished sewing.

Safety and Comfort. There will be a short break and light snacks provided to keep us going, but please bring your own water bottle to stay hydrated. Also, please be aware that this is a working studio and shop‚ so screaming, yelling, and running are prohibited. We must be mindful of the space we are in and respectful of the tools and people all around us. We will be using small and sharp tools that we must use safely and carefully so as to not harm ourselves, others, or the tools themselves. Thank you!

INSTRUCTOR:
Koral Hooser recently moved to Buffalo from Ithaca, where she served as Lead Early Childhood teacher at the Ithaca Waldorf School. She is an avid crafter with experience engaging children and getting them excited about being creative and expressing themselves through their handmade items.

SUSTAINABILITY:
Stitch Buffalo is committed to fostering sustainability practices and reducing waste in the textile industry. In this workshop, we will strive to minimize waste and work as much as possible with supplies that have been rescued for reuse.

INCLUSION & ACCESSIBILITY:
Stitch Buffalo is an ADA compliant facility, with accessible entrances, tables, restrooms, and drinking fountains. Please contact us if you require any accommodations to make your visit safe and comfortable. We are happy to work with you!

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Due to the nature of this class and the preparation required, class fees are non-refundable.

For each class, Stitch Buffalo offers one seat at half-price to a student or community member who otherwise could not afford to attend. To inquire about availability, please e-mail us. We have waiting lists for many classes, so if you register for this discounted class, please consider it a commitment to attend.