While the Ballard Institute is closed, the museum will offer short, puppet-building and craft workshops via Facebook Live (http://facebook.com/BallardInstitute/) every Wednesday and Friday at 2 p.m. ET! All past workshops are available on our Facebook and YouTube. Join us on June 3 for a Wrist Puppet Workshop with UConn Puppet Arts senior Elise Vanase! Come turn your hand into a walking puppet with just a few simple materials! Recommended age: 4+. Materials needed: old sock, scissors, hot glue or tape, cereal box cardboard, markers, yarn (optional), pipe cleaners (optional)