Institut International de la Marionnette

Institut International de la Marionnette is a French institute located in Charleville-Mezieres, focused on the art of puppetry. The institute was founded in 1981.
From July 5-25, 1987, Jim Henson hosted a multi-week course in television puppetry at the institute. Twenty-one students participated (from eight different countries), learning how to craft their own Muppet-style hand puppets, puppeteering for the camera, and even producing short films with their puppets. Kermit the Frog made cameo appearances in two of the short films ("The Box" and "Making Muppets").
During the workshops, Henson was aided by Richard Termine (who helped document the proceedings), and his children Brian, Cheryl, and Heather. Rick Lyon was also among those participating in the workshop.Rick Lyon's Album - Jim Henson
==Sources==
*Jim Henson's Red Book: 7/5-25/1987 – ‘Charleville France – Pupptry/Video workshop – 21 students begin with Cheryl and Brian – Heather over for the last week.’
==External links==
*Official site
*"Henson Workshop 1987" YouTube playlist by participant Gary Friedman
*The Jim Henson Legacy: Institut International de la Marionnette 1987: An Essay By Richard Termine
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