J's teaching artist career started nearly ten years ago in Italy and Hong Kong where they ran theatre based workshops with ESL students.
They have since shared their passion for puppetry and the visual arts with students of all ages at:
George Mason University, The University of Connecticut, Museum of Arts and Design, Arts Connection, The Jim Henson Foundation, Museum of the Moving Image, Children’s Museum of Manhattan, JCC Manhattan and YM and YWHA of Washington Heights.
They led many puppetry and arts based workshops via Zoom for private schools, families, community centers, and schools all over the world!
They have also led professional development puppetry workshops for arts based instructors.
Puppetry is a powerful vehicle for storytelling, as it exudes boundless creation. It can be used as a vessel to delight, to revolt, to challenge, and to unite. J ignites that power of puppetry in each and every one of their students.
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INTERESTED IN A WORKSHOP? Contact J HERE
Testimonials:
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"The puppet-making session led by J Hann was a definite highlight. It was both playful and meaningful—transforming found and craft materials into expressive characters helped tap into tactile learning and narrative-building techniques that I can bring back to my students."
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"During the workshop at the Museum of Arts and Design, I was struck by how powerful hands-on, process-based learning can be. Engaging directly with materials and exploring different artistic techniques reminded me of the importance of creative risk-taking in the classroom. I want to bring more opportunities for my students to experiment and explore without the pressure of producing a "perfect" final product."
