Hey everyone, it isn't too soon to register for IFest 2008.  This year they are limiting the number of attendees as the campus is under construction. I will be there teaching the OWS People Puppet Construction workshop. This is a good pattern and I've made some modifications that I will be covering as options in the class. I've attended since 1997 and have learned so much each time I go. You don't want to miss this festival.

Dates are July 7 - 12 at  Olivet Nazarene University, 1 University Ave, Bourbonnais, IL 60914

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These are puppets I've made from the OWS pattern with the modifications I will be covering. The last photo is one without the modifications.

Sounds like you have all your bases covered. I have attended the OWS festivals before but never I-fest. Good luck on the class.............. When will you be coming out with a instructional DVD for OWS.

Billy D.

I will be there too Jomama!!  I will be teaching a Hands-On class on making the foam ball puppets and a class on planning and presenting library programs with my friend and fellow vent Shari!  It will be a GREAT WEEK!  Don't pass up the chance to go!!

Count me in, too. (I know, big surprise.)

It's shaping up to be a pretty amazing week--even with the limitations on registrants this year. Should be fun.

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What fabulous workshops are you doing this year? BTW I loved your performance last year. Finally something that didn't take a small army. Gives us encouragement that you don't have to have a gazillion people to give a great presentation. Loved it!
Sue

Hey all - I just wanted to share the news that I am going to be on the Ventriloquism Dream Team at I-Fest!  I still am in shock and quite nervous but I know that I will learn a lot and it will be a great experience.  I just had to share my incredible news!!

Congratulations!  I am sure you'll do great and learn a lot!

Hey all - I just wanted to share the news that I am going to be on the Ventriloquism Dream Team at I-Fest!

Lisa, that's awesome!!! Congrats! I know you'll be amazing... can't wait to see it! :D

Congrats to you all for being involved in this event.  Someday I will be doing a tour of all the festivals and events.  Right now I am busy being in my own city with all the oppurtunities coming my way.

I hope that the IFest will be a great success and that you will all have a great time teaching or performing....Please show pictures and do some write ups about the festival when you come back so we can all pretend that we were there.

Thanks

Daryl H

Thanks for the congrats!  I am still in shock but am really getting excited!!