Winterblast 2015

Sebastian wearing his seaweed sculpture. Photo:Steven Gu

Amazing Anglerfish made by Gabby. Photo:Hillary Younglove

Supported by grants from the Community Foundation and Bread for the Journey, Sonoma Academy and Roseland University Prep students and Trompin' Manikins combined forces to make artwork for the 10th annual Winterblast parade.  Hillary's studio art class made illuminated sculptures this year, while Fred Vedder's class made giant puppets inspired by the puppets made by Trompin' Manikins and Sonoma Academy students and puppets that Fred took pictures of in Mexico.

Trompin' Manikins had 32 puppeteers! The most we've ever had in an event. Children, parents, students and friends all joined in on the two processions.

Puppeteers

Clara holds her octopus.-Photo:Steven Gu

Gabby, Gillian and Sebastian. Photo:Steven Gu

 Photo:Steven Gu

Photo:Steven Gu

Photo:Steven Gu

Photo:Steven Gu

Photo:Steven Gu

Photo:Steven Gu

Photo:Steven Gu

Gillian & Clara Photo:Steven Gu

Roseland University Prep Giant Puppets: Photo:Hillary Younglove

RUP puppet on the far left. Photo:Steven Gu

RUP Puppet Photo:Steven Gu

Nicky's jellyfish

Photo: Steven Gu

Professional shots below courtesy of Tibidabo Photography

Roseland Puppeteers

Roseland Puppeteer

Roseland Cardboard Puppet in the background.

Hubbub Club and Puppets

Hillary and one of her heads.

Hubbub and Puppets

Hubbub Club and puppets.

Roseland University Prep Students Prepare Puppets for Winterblast 2015!

Sonoma Academy Students Construct Illuminated Sculptures for Winterblast 2015

Check out last year's event.

Here are some more links 
https://www.facebook.com/SOFASantaRosaWinterblastSOFAStrollArtWalkandEvents

http://sofasantarosa.com/

Auden's whale under construction.

Getting bigger!

Georgio & Ella working on sea creatures for the evening procession.

Photo: Steven Gu

Photo: Steven Gu

Photo:Steven Gu