Intro to Professional Puppet Building

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Step by step, we'll explore the tools, materials and best practices in building your very own professional-style hand/rod puppet.

My Puppetry Journey

Building puppets and creating shows for my company Up In Arms over the years, I've learned how to make engaging, functioning, professional-style puppets. I like to teach everyone to simplify the process, allow yourself to make mistakes and enjoy the journey as I break down my methods in an easy-to-learn course.

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Downloadable puppet pattern PDF available in US and EU standard sizes. Nine videos include introduction to tools and materials and step by step instructions on creating your puppet. Additional PDF includes alternate materials and metric conversions. Beginners, take your time. Watching all the videos first and then going step by step in your process may be helpful. Professional builders, this is a nice simple pattern which you could build in one day. Great for practice puppets. Pattern pieces used for this workshop were developed in conjunction with and used with permission by Project Puppet.

Great Instruction

"It's really magic creating and watching it become. I highly recommend for connecting with your inner child. It's beyond crafting, it's creating art!. Great instruction and so much FUN!" - Semaj
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Knowledge

"It was such a pleasure to learn so much, and make a puppet with you. I appreciate the generosity of knowledge you shared." - Sophia
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Learning

"I had a lot of fun learning how to build a puppet and look forward to further exploring the craft." - Alli
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