Queens Sixpence Theater

Toy theaters date to the early 1800’s around the beginning of Queen Victoria’s reign. The theaters became one of the most played with toys. Theaters which could be bought in color or black and white were made of made of heavy card stock sheets. In this class we will construct a 9 x 9 x11 inch illuminated cardboard theater, rich in color and decoration. This three dimensional theater will have two curtains, stage lights, scenery, characters and a lovely marquee. And it will deconstruct and lay flat for transporting. So, please come join me in reliving the magic of the toy theater.

Kit Fee: $20

Supply List:

• Please bring basics kit including scissors, and a good Exacto knife with extra blades.
• Good white glue
• Strong Glue like Quick Hold, Quick Grab or Ultimate Glue (available at AC Moore or Michaels).
• If you have any special trims of papers you want to use, but Your kit will include all you need for the project.
• 2 AA batteries
• Masking Tape
• Strong awl also called a scratch awl
• If you have special papers you want to use, feel free to bring them, but the kit will contain what you need for completion.
• And if you wish to have your own thespians they need to be about 4 inches tall.
• If there is a special Dresden Trim you would like here are 2 places I use: www.castleintheair.biz/shoppe/?b=10&k=10&c=219 Or www.blumchen.com/dresden_trims_shop.html
  
  Instructor Will Bring:
  
  
• Pre-cut Theater
• Scenery papers, Proscenium, marquet, and character papers,
• Velvet and transparancy curtains, dowels, light string. And More!
• And Dresden Trims