Upintheair Theatre Presents A Head Full of Rock's

In a small village in Mexico, where smiles are all people have to give, generosity isn’t measured in wealth—it’s measured in community.

Inspired by his mother’s birthplace and a mythical story of kindness, artist and performer Blake Hobson-Dimas invites you to take part in The Little Friend Factory, a drop-in workshop that transforms simple materials into something meaningful. During this two-hour event, participants will craft a Little Friend—a small, handmade puppet meant to bring joy and comfort to someone who needs it. Once completed, each Little Friend will be placed on The Tree of Friendship, where they will wait to be taken by someone who could use a reminder that they are not alone.

This workshop isn’t just about making puppets—it’s about creating a tangible act of kindness, inspired by a culture where generosity thrives in the face of hardship. Drop in anytime, create, and be part of a heartfelt tradition that turns small gestures into lasting connections.

Facilitated by: A Head Full of Rocks

Blake Hobson-Dimas

Natalie Peters

Please RSVP by clicking the REGISTER HERE button. This will take you to a google form. If this method is inaccessible to you, please contact Amy Amantea at amy[at]upintheairtheatre.com.

Accessibility:

In alignment with HeadFullOfRocks’ (HFoR) mission to create to connect, this workshop is accessible to the deaf/ hard of hearing community, low vision/ blind community, folks with larger bodies, wheelchair users, folks with mobility/dexterity disabilities and is open to all ages (children must be accompanied by an adult). Details below.

• There will be some bench seats available for folks with larger bodies.
• This workshop will have ASL interpretation.
• The workshop will have sound bath music by Holly Newberry. If you have sensitivities to sound, please let us know and we will reserve a spot for you/your party with this in consideration
• If you have low vision or dexterity disability, please let us know in the RSVP form or by email ([email protected]) if you would prefer a larger puppet, as there is a limited number of these puppets available.
• Participants should arrive at 7PM to get settled into the space. We will begin at 7:25. The workshop ends at 9 pm. The address for WhatLab is 1814 Pandora Street (click here for a google maps link).
• There are stairs leading up to the workshop 
• There is a wheelchair accessible entrance and washroom