Welcome to the Network of English-Speaking Women!

The Network was founded in 1993 with the goal of providing a forum for communication and exchange between English-speaking women in and around Freiburg, Germany. By putting women in contact with one another and encouraging the exchange of information and experience – both personal and professional – the Network offers fun and informative evenings in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere.

Our next Meeting - Friday, March 21st

Animating the Inanimate: The Art and Science of Puppetry

Puppets are a global cultural and artistic tradition that has endured through the ages. Discover how our brain architecture enables us to project life onto inanimate objects, making puppetry a unique intersection of art and science. In her work, Pia Bahnzaf, investigates our complex cognitive and emotional responses to puppets through cognitive theories while deepening her understanding through making — creating shadow puppetry and carving marionettes as active processes of knowing.
Pia will take us on a journey from puppetry's ancient animistic roots to modern cognitive science. The evening will feature a special microtheater performance with objects and a showcase of her hand-carved marionettes.
Pia Banzhaf is an Assistant Professor at Michigan State University and current Academic Director for the Academic Year in Freiburg program.

If you would like to join us please register with registration(at)nesw.de or use the form below.

Best wishes

Your Coordinating Team