Calgary Arts Development’s classified listing is a free service for Calgary’s arts community. All content for the classifieds is user-submitted. Calgary Arts Development makes no endorsement to any agency, organization, corporation or individual who submits listings. We trust our readers to use their own judgement when responding to ads. Calgary Arts Development believes that artists should be paid for their work. For job postings and open calls, please share salary ranges or payment. Please note that ads for jobs outside of Calgary and area may not be posted. Educational Opportunities February 1, 2021 Foam Puppet Fabrication Techniques Workshop participants will learn how to build a puppet head out of foam. They will make an initial sculpture from clay, draft a pattern from that sculpture, and build a version out of sheets of foam. We will be working with mask coverings and safe COVID protocols to ensure everyone in the workshop has space to work and remain healthy and safe. Cost: $125 Per Person starting Date: March 20 & 21, 2021 Times: 12:00 – 3:00pm Location: The Old Trout Puppet Workshop (4632 1st St. SE) About the Artist Ali DeRegt is a multidisciplinary theatre artist from Calgary, Alberta focused on devising, puppetry, and clown. She is currently recovering from completing an MFA from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London. Recent collaborations include Quest Theatre (Calgary), The Green Fools (Calgary), Mudfoot Theatre (Calgary) and Theatre Deli (London). She is also one of the co-founders of Pape & Taper Productions, a puppet theatre company focused on devising new work. She is also a founder of Hot Trash! a London based collective devoted to DIY aesthetics and clown based performances. Ali has had the privilege of training in puppet performance and fabrication with The Old Trout Puppet Workshop and Long Grass Studio. She has also trained with the distinguished clown duo John Turner and Michael Kennard (Mump & Smoot). You can hear her co-hosting her podcast The Cine-Vals, a deep dive into the filmography of Val Kilmer, which can be found at boathausstudios.com. Her most recent animation credits include World Trigger, Card-fight!! Vanguard, and Future Card Buddyfight. For more information and to register, visit maskandpuppet.com.